Teachers in Kenya are facing significant challenges accessing healthcare under the new Social Health Authority (SHA), prompting unions to warn of a possible boycott of the scheme. Issues include denial of treatment at major hospitals and delays in benefits, despite SHA claiming the problems are isolated.

• Over 225,000 teachers and their dependents have reportedly accessed services under SHA.
• Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) Chairman Omboko Milemba stated that a three-month review period for the scheme has lapsed, revealing numerous challenges.
• Teachers have reportedly been turned away from facilities like Nairobi Hospital and Aga Khan University Hospital due to SHA-related delays.
• SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi dismisses claims of widespread issues, attributing problems to a "small number of isolated reports."
• The previous Minet insurance scheme offered clearer reporting channels, which teachers say are lacking under SHA, leading to confusion and delayed care.