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April 12, 2026

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MoH warns hospitals over SHA patient exploitation

MoH warns hospitals over SHA patient exploitation

PS Mary Muthoni warns hospitals against overcharging SHA patients, vowing arrests in crackdown as Kenya expands healthcare reforms...

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Kenya's Ministry of Health is taking a firm stance against hospitals exploiting patients enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA). Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni warned that healthcare facilities found profiting from SHA beneficiaries risk arrest and prosecution.

Hospitals unlawfully charging SHA-registered patients will face legal action.
The warning comes from Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni during a citizens' forum in Kirinyaga County.
The SHA program includes a flexible "lipa pole pole" payment plan and support for vulnerable populations.

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