SHA to refund Nakuru patient who went viral crying on live TV for failing to access services
Social Health Authority (SHA) officials have vowed to refund a Nakuru-based patient James Ngaruya Kanyore who was denied services following the migration from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Speaking on Sunday, October 6, 2024, SHA Director of Corporate Services Ibrahim Alio informed the country that the authority immediately reached out to Kanyore following the […]
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 […]
SHA rollout: Govt issues new directives to healthcare providers on dialysis and cancer treatment
Ministry of Health has ordered hospitals and healthcare providers to continue providing treatment to cancer and kidney dialysis patients as well as maternity services. In a statement on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the Social Health Authority (SHA) acting CEO Elijah Wachira said that patients seeking maternity services dialysis and cancer treatment will not be affected […]
Govt starts verification of NHIF resources, liabilities as transition to SHA imminent
The government has kicked off a verification exercise against National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) assets and liabilities in preparation for the transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA). On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha led discussions with the transition committee, steering the transition from NHIF to SHA. SHA, set […]
Court gives NHIF 7 days to award Mututho’s firm new contract
A judge has given the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) board and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) seven days to comply with a High Court order to renew a medical insurance contract to a firm belonging to former NACADA chairman John Mututho. Justice Josephine Mongare of Milimani High Court, Commercial and Tax Division On Monday, […]
‘SHIF will replace the scandalous EduAfya’ – Isaac Mwaura
Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is set to replace the EduAfya program, which previously provided medical insurance coverage for learners enrolled in all public secondary schools. In a press statement, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura asserted that the EduAfya had been manipulated by cartels to enrich themselves. “No more taking advantage of school-going children through a […]
NHIF updates premium payment procedure
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has updated the premium payment procedure. In a statement on Friday, January 5, 2024, NHIF notified all members and employers that all NHIF payments made through mobile money platforms should only be made through the Government Pay bill Number 222222. “This is in line with the Kenya Gazette No.16008 […]