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September 17, 2026
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Teachers to Get Improved Healthcare Benefits Under New Govt Plan

Teachers to Get Improved Healthcare Benefits Under New Govt Plan

The new development now seeks to end persistent complaints from teachers since their transfer from the old Minet Kenya medical scheme to SHA...

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Thousands of Kenyan teachers will receive improved healthcare benefits under the Social Health Authority (SHA) following months of complaints. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the enhancements after a meeting with teachers' unions and the Teachers Service Commission on Thursday, September 17.

  • The improvements address concerns regarding access to services like in vitro fertilisation (IVF), oncology treatment, and chronic disease management.
  • Key stakeholders included the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the Social Health Authority (SHA), and teachers' unions, including KUPPET.
  • SHA currently has 7,031 contracted healthcare facilities nationwide, with efforts underway to expand specialized services.

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