Outstanding NHIF bills will be paid by the end of the week – Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai
The government has announced the release of Ksh9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to end the hiccups experienced during the rollout of the new health cover. This funding aims to address outstanding bills incurred under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), providing much-needed financial relief to healthcare providers and Kenyans who had been […]
Govt explains why NHIF-registered Kenyans were moved to SHA without consent
The government has explained why Kenyans registered under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) were automatically moved to the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement on Thursday, October 3, 2024, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services Harry Kimtai defended the move, saying it is a legal requirement. “The Ministry has […]