NAIROBI, Kenya – The government has issued a stern warning to underperforming and fraudulent medical facilities, vowing to name and shame non-compliant providers in a public report to be released by mid-June.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement on Wednesday during the signing of a landmark deal between the Ministry of Health, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), and the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The partnership aims to provide subsidized kidney transplants and cardiac surgeries under the government’s universal health coverage programme.
In a statement, Duale said the crackdown would target previously contracted NHIF facilities found to be flouting standards or engaging in fraudulent practices.
“A list of shame will be published by June 14, 2025, exposing rogue providers who have violated public trust and compromised patient safety,” said the CS.
Presided over the signing of a landmark partnership between the Ministry of Health, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to provide subsidized kidney transplants and cardiac surgeries under the SHA benefits package.This collaboration marks a
The move signals a shift in the Ministry’s approach to enforcing quality standards in healthcare, with Duale emphasizing that accountability is now central to the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
He warned that facilities found operating without proper qualifications or those that defy SHA tariffs risk being delisted and possibly prosecuted.
“We are not going to allow unscrupulous actors to profiteer at the expense of vulnerable Kenyans. Health is a right, not a business opportunity,” he said.
The AKUH-SHA agreement, described by officials as a model for public-private collaboration, will allow patients in need of high-cost procedures to access care without facing catastrophic financial burdens.
Duale praised Aga Khan University Hospital for its leadership in aligning with SHA’s subsidized pricing model and urged other public, private, and faith-based institutions to follow suit.
The event was attended by senior health officials including Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed, and AKU President Dr. Sulaiman Shahbuddin.
The Ministry of Health has been under pressure to improve accountability following revelations of widespread malpractice and billing fraud within some facilities previously accredited by NHIF.
