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September 17, 2025
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KMPDU Urges Parliament to Boost SHA Funding Amid Rising Hospital Claims

KMPDU Urges Parliament to Boost SHA Funding Amid Rising Hospital Claims

He noted that the SHA has processed more patient claims in its first year than the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) did in the same period, putting additional pressure on the system and delaying reimbursements to health facilities - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | C..

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is urging Parliament to increase funding for the Social Health Authority (SHA) to ensure timely payments to hospitals under the new universal health coverage model. This call comes as the SHA faces pressure from a surge in patient claims, especially from the informal sector.

  • The SHA has processed more patient claims in its first year than the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) did in the same period.
  • KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah highlighted insufficient funding given the growing number of patients.
  • Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, SHA CEO, confirmed 26 million Kenyans have registered, with only 890,000 contributors from the informal sector, and the fund has collected Ksh. 70 billion since its inception.

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