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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
June 5, 2026
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Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya’s Health Financing Gap
NAIROBI,Kenya,June 5-Kenya’s healthcare financing challenge is increasingly being shaped by the needs of school-going children and older adults, with new Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's healthcare financing gap is widening as the distinct needs of its large elderly and child populations are not adequately met by current products and coverage models. This puts increasing pressure on households, with out-of-pocket spending still accounting for a significant portion of healthcare costs.
- More than 8.5 million children and over 1.4 million individuals aged 60 and above represent large demographic groups with specific healthcare needs.
- Heritage Insurance data reveals that inpatient admissions for those over 60 average Sh318,117 per case, with major disease events averaging Sh255,885.
- The article highlights the strain on the 'sandwich generation', working adults supporting both children and ageing parents, and urges stakeholders to rethink healthcare access and product design to cater to age-specific needs.
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