The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has announced a major crackdown on fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that over 1,000 facilities have been closed and hundreds more are under investigation for attempting to defraud public funds.

• Over 1,000 facilities closed; hundreds more under investigation.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale identified Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii as fraud hotspots.
• Since March 30, 12 facilities have been shut down, 24 are undergoing forensic audit, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing 250 facilities.

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has identified five counties—Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii—as hotspots for fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA), particularly involving private healthcare facilities.

• Over 1,000 facilities have been closed nationwide in a crackdown against fraudulent medical claims.
• The Social Health Authority (SHA) is investigating thousands of suspicious claims, with some facilities suspected of inflating costs or billing for unprovided services.
• 30 case files have been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and 18 facilities are currently facing legal action.

The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory for the Easter festivities, urging Kenyans to observe hygiene and safety precautions to prevent disease outbreaks and injuries.

• Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stressed the importance of proper hygiene, safe food and water consumption, and responsible travel.
• The advisory warns that increased travel and gatherings during festive periods can facilitate the spread of foodborne and communicable diseases.
• Key recommendations include hand washing, consuming well-cooked food from hygienic sources, drinking treated or boiled water, and observing traffic rules.