Tag: Health Insurance

How NHIF was born, and why it transitioned to SHA

From colonial exclusion to inclusive universal health coverage, Kenya’s journey in healthcare…

How NHIF evolved into SHA: Kenya’s journey to universal health coverage

Kenya's journey to universal health coverage has been nothing short of transformative.…

A world of difference between SHA and NHIF

By Rose Mukonyo SHANHIFMembership is compulsory for all Kenyans and residents living…

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about SHA

Social Health Authority Chairperson Dr Abdi Mohamed answers some Frequently Asked Questions…

‘Invisible Kenyans’: Burdened by age, crushed by costs

Divina Chekangor, 70, slipped on mud, landing hard on a rock while…

Will SHA pay if I get knocked down by a car? 

Many Kenyans are still burdened by out-of-pocket payments even for emergency cases-…

SHA should work, or else, it’s death and poverty for dinner

The Social Health Authority (SHA) was rolled out on October 1, 2024.…

Hot Seat: SHA Chairman explains how the messy start happened

From plans to clear Ksh5 billion in pending bills, to operationalising ambulances…

SHA Chairman Dr Abdi Mohamed answers why roll out was chaotic

From plans to clear Ksh5 billion in pending bills, to operationalising ambulances…

The Truth About SHA and what needs to change

Dr Brian Lishenga, a medical physiologist, family physician, and Chairman of the…