Topic: SHA
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Lifeline for expectant mothers as SHA unveils new maternal health policy
Nov 20, 2024 at 09:59 AM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a transformative policy to guarantee expectant mothers access to essential maternal health services, irrespective of their contribu...
Counties face Christmas cash crunch as governors issue grim warning
Nov 18, 2024 at 06:10 PM
County governments are on the brink of collapse as a severe cash crunch threatens to disrupt services and leave employees unpaid during the festive season....
SHA leadership turmoil as acting CEO Elijah Wachira goes on compulsory leave
Nov 13, 2024 at 10:44 AM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has ousted its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Elijah Wachira, placing him on a 90-day compulsory leave to pave the way for an investigation into ...
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Govt sets aside Sh9 billion to settle NHIF outstanding hospital debts through SHA
Oct 31, 2024 at 08:46 AM
The government has committed Sh9 billion to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) to settle the piling debts to hospitals as it seeks to handle the crisis emanating f...
Govt unveils multi-sectoral committees to oversee SHA implementation
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The government has established Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees at the county level to strengthen the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme....
Government encourages employers to declare staff for full SHIF benefits
Oct 09, 2024 at 08:16 PM
As the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) officially launched last Tuesday, the government is calling for a concerted effort from employers and employees alike to ensure comprehen...
Kenya surpasses 12 million registrations on day six of SHIF rollout despite hiccups
Oct 06, 2024 at 07:13 PM
The government's ambitious plan to provide universal healthcare through the Social Health Authority (SHA) has seen significant progress in its first week....
Court rejects request to suspend SHIF rollout amid chaotic scenes at hospitals
Oct 02, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The High Court has declined to suspend the nationwide rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a petition that sought to halt the programme....
No money will be lost in the healthcare transition from NHIF to SHIF, Govt says
Oct 01, 2024 at 04:13 PM
The Kenyan government has reassured citizens that the funds they have contributed to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will not be lost as the country transitions to the So...
Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project gets MPs approval
Oct 01, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The National Assembly Committee on Health has cleared the Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project saying queries on its cost, Safaricom’s role, and tendering ...
SHIF benefits sharply fall short of public expectations despite hiked contributions
Sep 27, 2024 at 01:16 PM
Despite the substantial contributions required under the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), many Kenyans are expressing concerns that the promised benefits may not live up to...
Health Ministry pledges swift settlement of NHIF debts ahead of SHA transition
Jul 05, 2024 at 05:15 PM
In a move to ensure a seamless transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Authority (SHA), the Ministry of Health has pledged to clear all o...
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Health CS Susan Nakhumicha announces new registration date for SHIF
Jun 28, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha, announced the start of registration for the Social Health Authority (SHA) beginning Monday....
Kenyans to cough up 2.75 per cent of gross salaries to SHIF effective July 1
Apr 04, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Kenya's healthcare landscape is set for a significant shift as citizens prepare to contribute 2.75 per cent of their gross salaries to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) start...
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