Ruto: Govt to cover SHA cost for 1.5mn Kenyans unable to pay
The President said that the payment mechanisms will begin next week following the completion of a successful identification process. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto announced the Kenyan government will cover Social Health Authority (SHA) fees for 1.5 million Kenyans unable to pay. This initiative aims to ensure universal health coverage and is set to begin next week after a successful identification process.
- SHA has registered 25.8 million Kenyans, significantly surpassing the defunct NHIF's seven million members.
- The government will pay for those unable to afford the scheme, while those who can pay contribute 2.75 per cent of their income.
- President Ruto emphasized that the previous National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) was discriminatory in its payment structure.
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