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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 17, 2025
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Duale Exposes New Hospital Scheme Targeting Mothers
He cited a case involving a private hospital where, out of 100 women who went to give birth, 93 reportedly delivered through C-section...
✨ Key Highlights
During a strategic health engagement in Tharaka Nithi on Tuesday, December 16, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale exposed a concerning rise in unnecessary Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries, driven by financial incentives from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
- Duale highlighted a case where a private hospital reportedly performed 93 C-sections out of 100 births, noting that a C-section is reimbursed at Sh30,000 while a normal delivery attracts Sh10,000.
- The CS also raised concerns about fraudulent use of SHA cards, citing incidents where individuals attempted to use cards belonging to others, including the deceased.
- Duale announced that the government would crack down on medical fraud, with a dedicated DCI squad, and reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring SHA benefits reach intended beneficiaries, following the suspension of over 40 healthcare facilities and closure of over 1000 non-compliant facilities in August 2025.
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