No Kenyan will be turned away in an emergency again – Ruto

President William Ruto says his administration is transforming the country’s emergency healthcare system, with the introduction of free initial emergency treatment, the establishment of a national ambulance dispatch centre, and increased funding for primary healthcare under the..

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President William Ruto has announced significant reforms to Kenya's emergency healthcare system, ensuring that no Kenyan will be denied emergency treatment due to financial constraints.

The initiative includes free initial emergency treatment and the establishment of a national ambulance dispatch centre, set to be operational by the end of July.
President Ruto affirmed that all emergency evacuations via this system will be free.
Additionally, all accident victims will receive the first 24 hours of hospital care free of charge, funded by the Social Health Authority (SHA), eliminating the need for upfront deposits.