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Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has entered into a partnership with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to provide complex medical procedures—such as kidney transplants and heart surgeries—at no cost to patients.
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The agreement was signed on Wednesday during a ceremony at Aga Khan University’s Nairobi campus by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the hospital’s CEO, with Vice Chancellor Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin in attendance.
Under the deal, SHA will evaluate and approve patients eligible for specialized care at the hospital. Each approved patient will be fully covered up to Sh700,000, which includes both the procedure and post-operative treatment, as outlined in the national healthcare package.
SHA committed to ensuring transparency in patient selection and timely coordination with the hospital for efficient service delivery.
Aga Khan University Hospital, on its part, will provide quality surgical care in line with national clinical standards, maintain comprehensive patient records, and adhere to SHA’s invoicing and reporting guidelines. Follow-up and aftercare will also be included.
The hospital will further submit regular updates to SHA, including treatment outcomes and other relevant data.
“This collaboration furthers our goal of Universal Health Coverage by making critical healthcare services accessible to all Kenyans, regardless of income,” said CS Duale.
“By working with institutions like Aga Khan and leveraging programs such as the Patient Welfare Program, we are improving access to life-saving care for vulnerable populations.”
The initiative will also benefit from AKUH’s Patient Welfare Program, which provides revolving financial aid to patients who can’t afford specialized treatment—reflecting the hospital’s ongoing commitment to health equity and social responsibility.
Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani emphasized that the partnership is a reflection of their dedication to delivering world-class care to those most in need, backed by advanced facilities and highly skilled professionals.
