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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

The government is planning to establish a specialised anti-fraud police unit to combat the growing problem of unlicensed and untrained individuals offering illegal medical services in the country. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the unit will spearhead a nationwide crackdown on fake clinics and unqualified practitioners, working closely with …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Social Health Authority (SHA) to reject insurance reimbursement claims from doctors who treat patients in private clinics during official working hours in public hospitals. Absenteeism among doctors in public facilities is a significant challenge in Kenya, with World Bank reports showing that …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has dismissed concerns that Kenyans’ personal medical information will be shared under the new five-year health cooperation framework between Kenya and the United States. Signed on Thursday in Washington, the agreement aims to support Kenya’s priority health programs while enhancing the long-term sustainability of the …

The government has officially introduced biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve the accuracy of patient identification and streamline healthcare access across the country. During the launch at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that biometric registration is now fully …

The Kenyan government has introduced a ban on tobacco imports in a bid to address the growing problem of tobacco use among the youth. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation. The ban is part of a wider …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly condemned the violent protests of June 25, insisting that those responsible for the chaos must face justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Duale, joining other senior government officials in criticising the demonstrations, called on law enforcement and judicial institutions to act …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is pushing for Kenya’s health data to be processed and stored on locally managed platforms, following the U.S. government’s withdrawal of support for key health information systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The U.S., which has long funded most of Kenya’s national health …

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. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The agreement was signed on Wednesday during a ceremony at Aga …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that Kenya will raise its assessed contribution to the World Health Organization (WHO) to 20 percent over the next four years. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Duale affirmed Kenya’s backing of …