[HTML payload içeriği buraya]
spot_img

Kenyans Migrated to Social Health Authority as Government Phases Out NHIF

Date:

NAIROBI, Kenya – Millions of Kenyans have been automatically migrated to the newly launched Social Health Authority (SHA), replacing the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

The transition, which began this week, was marked by an influx of messages notifying citizens of the change.

“Your NHIF account has been migrated successfully to Social Health Authority. To update your profile dial *147#, visit sha.go.ke or any authorized SHA agent,” read one of the official messages sent to affected individuals.

This development follows the official rollout of the SHA by the Ministry of Health. With over 12.5 million registrations already recorded, the new scheme is rapidly gaining traction despite some initial skepticism.

On Tuesday alone, 400,000 new registrations were logged, bringing the total to 12,540,117 subscribers.

Speaking during the rollout, Principal Secretary for Health Mary Muthoni reassured Kenyans that their previous NHIF contributions are secure and have been transferred to the SHA.

“No money is going to be lost; that money will be rolled to SHA,” Muthoni emphasized, addressing public concerns.

SHA CEO Elijah Wachira moved to allay fears that some healthcare providers would deny services to members under the new scheme, following complaints from patients.

Wachira stressed that contracted providers are still required to offer essential services, such as dialysis, cancer treatment, and maternity care, without interruption.

“No member will be denied access to dialysis or cancer services. Maternity services should not be denied at Kenya Essential Package for Health (KEPH) level 2 and 3 facilities, and actively managed schemes will continue to access services,” Wachira said.

For those Kenyans who are yet to complete the transition, Health Cabinet Secretary Debrah Barasa reassured the public that they will continue receiving treatment under the old NHIF system for now. However, she urged them to register with SHA promptly.

“No hospital will send anyone back home because they haven’t registered. Instead, they will register you and treat you,” Barasa stated, offering further clarity on the ongoing transition.
Anthony Kinyua
Anthony Kinyua
Anthony Kinyua brings a unique blend of analytical and creative skills to his role as a storyteller. He is known for his attention to detail, mastery of storytelling techniques, and dedication to high-quality content.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Trending

More like this
Related

Adobe Launches Firefly Video Model: Text-to-Video AI for Creators

NAIROBI, Kenya- Adobe has officially entered the world of...

JPMorgan Chase Gains Approval to Open Representative Office in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya- JPMorgan Chase, the American banking giant, has...

AfDB Appoints Dr. Kennedy Mbekeani as New Country Manager for Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya- The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has...

M-Kopa Names Former Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri as New Board Chair

NAIROBI, Kenya- M-Kopa, the innovative solar power and fintech...