The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Citizen Digital
📰 Read Full Article
January 1, 2026
2h ago

SHA seeks licensed overseas hospitals to treat Kenyan patients abroad

SHA seeks licensed overseas hospitals to treat Kenyan patients abroad

SHA stated that the contracting exercise targets overseas healthcare providers with the capacity to deliver highly specialised medical interventions that are not readily available in Kenya. The s.....

✨ Key Highlights

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has invited licensed overseas healthcare providers to offer specialized medical services to Kenyan patients seeking treatment abroad. This initiative aims to address the needs of patients requiring interventions not available locally.

  • The services will cover beneficiaries of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund, and the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).
  • The SHA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, stated that eligible services are outlined in a gazetted overseas benefit package and tariffs.
  • Interested providers must demonstrate proof of registration, accreditation in their country, and a valid license for specialist doctors, as well as a linkage with a Kenyan healthcare facility for follow-up care.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Citizen Digital

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Nairobi United Yaboresha benchi la ufundi
Video
New

Nairobi United Yaboresha benchi la ufundi

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
1h ago
Mwanaume ashtakiwa kwa kumtilia 'dawa', kumuibia kiongozi wa wengi wa kaunti ya Kirinyaga Sh659,720
Video

Mwanaume ashtakiwa kwa kumtilia 'dawa', kumuibia kiongozi wa wengi wa kaunti ya Kirinyaga Sh659,720

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
2h ago
SHA Moves to Fund Specialized Treatment Abroad for All Kenyans
top4h ago

SHA Moves to Fund Specialized Treatment Abroad for All Kenyans

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has launched an initiative to fund specialized medical treatment abroad for Kenyans needing care unavailable domestically. Overseas healthcare providers are invited to apply to offer services for various government health schemes.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Pharmacy Board warns of falsified breast cancer drug IBRANCE
top5h ago

Pharmacy Board warns of falsified breast cancer drug IBRANCE

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an urgent public alert regarding the circulation of falsified IBRANCE® (palbociclib), a breast cancer medication, in global markets, urging Kenyans to be vigilant to prevent its entry into the country.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
sports8h ago

Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was discharged from a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, after surviving a fatal car accident on December 29, 2025, that killed two of his close friends.

S
Standard Sports
📰 Read Full Story
Government Clarifies January Fee Increment
top8h ago

Government Clarifies January Fee Increment

The Ministry of Education has refuted claims of a school fee increment for public secondary schools, dismissing allegations of a KSh 9,374 increase for the 2026 academic year as false and misleading. This clarification follows concerns raised by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro regarding potential new charges for learners.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement