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March 19, 2026
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High Court orders Health ministry to ensure no one is denied emergency treatment

High Court orders Health ministry to ensure no one is denied emergency treatment

In a judgment delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court said access to emergency care is a constitutional right that must be guaranteed regardless of employment status or ability to pay......

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The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Health to guarantee that no Kenyan is denied emergency medical treatment, regardless of their ability to pay or employment status, while also identifying flaws in the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) system.

  • Access to emergency care is declared a constitutional right.
  • The court highlighted "irregularities" and a lack of transparency in the rollout of the Integrated Health Technology System (IHTS).
  • The Ministry of Health must address identified gaps within 90 days and submit a corrective plan to the court.

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