Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has implemented strict new requirements, limiting access to patients without Social Health Authority (SHA) coverage or necessary upfront cash for admission.

• Patients will be turned away unless they have SHA coverage or cash to pay for treatment upfront, effective immediately.
• The announcement was made in a memo dated July 22 by Dr. William Sigilai, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of KNH.
• This change impacts many Kenyans who rely on KNH for critical medical care, creating barriers for those unable to afford upfront costs.