SHA Responds After Teachers Raise Concerns Over Treatment Rules
The requirement drew backlash from KUPPET officials, who insisted it was not included during negotiations for fertility treatment cover under SHA...
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has clarified that a marriage certificate is not required for teachers to access In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment under its scheme, correcting previous communication that led to an individual being denied services.
- A teacher was reportedly denied IVF treatment after being asked to provide a marriage certificate, a requirement not previously communicated.
- The Social Health Authority (SHA) issued the clarification following concerns from the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET).
- SHA stated that the mention of a marriage certificate was an error and advised the hospital to resubmit the request for review.
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