Ruto says universal healthcare progressing as SHA fast-tracks hospital payments

President William Ruto has announced that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will this week pay hospitals KSh13 billion for services provided in March 2026. The finances will be from the Primary Health Care Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund, Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illnes..

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President William Ruto announced significant progress in universal healthcare, with the Social Health Authority (SHA) set to disburse KSh13 billion to hospitals this week for services rendered in March 2026.

KSh13 billion will be paid to hospitals for services provided in March 2026.
Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the Social Health Authority (SHA) (formerly NHIF).
The new dispensation under SHA is reportedly making health more accessible and is processing payments faster than the previous system.