NHIF left Sh10bn Debt crippling Hospitals, Duale Tells MPs
He said the Cabinet had resolved to prioritise settlement of the smaller debts first. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) left behind a staggering Sh10 billion debt, severely impacting health facilities across the country. This debt is crippling operations, particularly for faith-based, private, and county hospitals.
- The NHIF left a total debt of Sh10 billion, with Sh5.3 billion specifically for unpaid claims under Sh10 million.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale disclosed this information to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health.
- The Cabinet has prioritized settling smaller verified claims first, with verification ongoing by the Social Health Authority (SHA), and a supplementary budget anticipated for release of funds.
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