Ruto Fires Fresh Warning to Level 4 Health Facilities
The warning comes amid complaints from Kenyans...
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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Kenyan health facilities, particularly Level 4 hospitals, that continue to charge citizens for outpatient services despite government funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, August 4, Ruto vowed swift action against "rogue" facilities.
- The government has allocated Ksh21 billion for healthcare, including Ksh13 billion for Primary Health Care and Ksh8 billion for emergencies.
- President Ruto urged Kenyans to report facilities still charging fees for outpatient services.
- The government is streamlining operations by ending One-Time Password (OTP) authorizations, shifting to biometric health IDs or the Practice 360 app for approvals, with biometric registration available at Level 4, 5, and 6 facilities.
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President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to Level 4 health facilities that continue to charge citizens for outpatient services, despite government funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), promising swift action against such practices. He also announced that the procurement process for the new Nithi Bridge, a notorious accident blackspot, will begin on August 5, with construction slated for completion before the 2027 general elections, featuring a straightened design for improved safety. Furthermore, President Ruto nominated Dr. Amani Yuda Komora as the new chairperson and Angeline Yiamiton Siparo as a member of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) on August 4, following a selection process.
