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March 6, 2026
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Gov't dismisses claims teachers are being denied treatment under SHA

Gov't dismisses claims teachers are being denied treatment under SHA

The statement came after KUPPET announced plans to pull out of the new medical scheme, arguing that the system has been failing teachers seeking treatment.The Ministry of Health, however, dismissed cl.....

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The Kenyan government has refuted claims that teachers are being denied medical treatment under the new Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), administered by the Social Health Authority (SHA).

  • Over 249,000 teachers and their dependents have received treatment, with claims exceeding Ksh.3.5 billion processed.
  • Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the scheme is performing well and dismissed the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET)'s threats to withdraw.
  • KUPPET cited system breakdowns, limited hospitals, and inadequate funding, while the government highlighted the scheme's comprehensive and equitable nature compared to previous private insurance models.

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