The article discusses the precarious state of healthcare financing in Kenya, where medical expenses can push families into poverty, affecting their basic needs.

• 1 million Kenyans are pushed into poverty annually due to out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Njeri Jomo, the CEO of Jubilee Health Insurance, highlights the need for reformed health financing.
• 24 percent of total health spending in Kenya comes directly from households, significantly higher than the 15 percent global benchmark.