Ruto pledges enhanced welfare for community health promoters
President William Ruto has announced a significant welfare package for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s primary healthcare system and accelerate the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during ..
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President William Ruto has announced a significant welfare enhancement for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), including covering their Social Health Authority (SHA) premiums and providing new digital tools. This initiative aims to bolster Kenya's primary healthcare system and accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
- The National Government will cover Ksh390 million in SHA premiums for all CHPs.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Community Health Promoters.
- CHPs will receive new smartphones and medical kits to improve service delivery and digital healthcare initiatives.
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