Duale advances transition of police, prison personnel to State health insurance
Health CS Aden Duale convenes high-level meeting to transition police and prison personnel to state-run SHIF, enhancing access to quality healthcare under UHC...
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale convened a high-level meeting with the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to expedite the transfer of police and prison personnel from private medical insurers to the state-run Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a directive from President William Ruto.
- A joint technical team will be formed from the police, prisons, and SHA to finalize benefit packages and transition plans.
- The initiative aligns with the 5th Administration’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda to provide equitable and quality healthcare to all Kenyans.
- Senior officials present included Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi.
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