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Social Health Authority to be rolled out on October 1 - MoH

 This is despite court cases that have challenged its implementation.

In Summary
  • SHA is set to replace the now defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

  • It aims to ensure that every Kenyan has access to affordable and quality healthcare services.

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa during a media breakfast meeting in Nairobi on September 18, 2024.
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa during a media breakfast meeting in Nairobi on September 18, 

Social Health Authority will be rolled out on October 1, the Ministry of Health has reaffirmed.



This is despite court cases that have challenged its implementation.

Health CS Deborah Barasa on Wednesday reassured stakeholders of the government's commitment to improving healthcare services

She spoke during a media breakfast in Nairobi.

Director General of Health Patrick Amoth during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 18, 2024.
Director General of Health Patrick Amoth during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 

SHA is set to replace the now defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).It aims to ensure that every Kenyan has access to affordable and quality healthcare services.

The ministry of health emphasised the transformative potential of the SHA stating that it is designed to provide a comprehensive benefit package, ensuring that all Kenyans receive affordable and high-quality healthcare.

The CS acknowledged the funding challenges ahead, revealing that the current government funding covers only four per cent of the total estimated costs.

PS Medical Services Harry Kimtai during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 18, 2024.
PS Medical Services Harry Kimtai during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 18, 

However, only Sh6.1 billion was allocated out of the Sh168 billion needed for full implementation.

"SHA will continue to improve as the system evolves and additional funding is secured," she said.

Similarly, the government is collaborating with Safaricom to digitise healthcare services to enhance efficiency and data management.

The digital transformation is part of a broader strategy to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and improve service delivery.

Present during the forum include Council of Governors Health Committee chairperson Muthomi Njuki, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni and her Medical Services counterpart Harry Kimtai.

PS Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 18, 2024.
PS Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni during a media breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 18, 2024.
Health DG Patrick Amoth, SHA chairperson Abdi Mohammed and CEO Elijah Wachira were also present.

The SHA's establishment is underpinned by new legislative frameworks, including the Social Health Insurance Act, Digital Health Act, and Primary Health Act.

The aim it expand benefits and ensure effective healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.

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