Private Hospitals Issue 14-Day Strike Notice to Government Over SHA Debts - September 2025
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has issued a 14-day strike notice to the Social Health Authority (SHA), threatening to suspend services if the government does not settle outstanding debts. The association is also demanding the establishment of a dispute resolution court. Meanwhile, hospital patients are expressing dissatisfaction with SHA health insurance services. In Kisii and Nakuru counties, patients requiring treatment for diseases like cancer are being forced to pay for services once their insurance funds are depleted, raising concerns about access to care. Other patients also report complaining about poor services despite having paid for SHA insurance.
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Gavana Guyo ataka DPP awasilishe ushahidi wa utekaji
Hospital patients are expressing dissatisfaction with the SHA health insurance services, particularly those requiring treatment for diseases such as cancer and Selimundu. Patients in Kisii and Nakuru counties are being forced to pay for services once their insurance funds are depleted, raising concerns about access to crucial medical care.
Private Hospitals give government 14 days to pay SHA debts
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has issued a 14-day strike notice to the Social Health Authority (SHA). Private hospitals are threatening to suspend services if the Kenyan government does not settle outstanding debts within the ultimatum period.
Hospitali za kibinafsi zimetishia kufanya mgomo
RUPHA yataka kulipwa deni la SHA na kuundwa kwa mahakama ya migogoro
RUWPHA is demanding payment of a debt owed by SHA and the establishment of a dispute resolution court. This development was highlighted during the US Election Day 2024 live coverage by KTN News Kenya.