Close Menu
  • Briefing
    • Cover Story
    • Latest News
    • Counties
  • Politics
    • Society
  • Special Reports
    • Companies
    • Enterprise
    • Money
    • Technology
  • Columns
  • Dispatches from China
  • Member Content
    • Shop
  • Contact Us
    • About us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn
Nairobi Business Monthly
Subscribe
  • Briefing
    • Cover Story
    • Latest News
    • Counties
  • Politics
    • Society
  • Special Reports
    • Companies
    • Enterprise
    • Money
    • Technology
  • Columns
  • Dispatches from China
  • Member Content
    • Shop
  • Contact Us
    • About us
Nairobi Business Monthly
Home»Briefing»Government allocates Sh6.1bn for the Social Health Authority
Briefing

Government allocates Sh6.1bn for the Social Health Authority

KNABy KNA20th September 2024Updated:20th September 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Email
Share
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Email

The government has allocated Sh6.1 billion for the Social Health Authority (SHA) which is set to be officially launched on October 1st, 2024.

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Deborah Barasa said that SHA, which will replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), aims to provide affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare services to all Kenyans.

Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday during a media breakfast meeting, Dr. Barasa said that the comprehensive benefit package for the SHA has been finalized, though current government funding covers only 4% of the total estimated costs.

The Nairobi Law Monthly September Edition

Dr. Barasa noted that the government has allocated Sh6.1 billion for the SHA, which is just a fraction of the Sh168 billion needed for full implementation.

“Kenya is set to make a major advancement in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the official launch of SHA. I want to give the assurance that the new health authority will continue to improve as the system evolves and additional funding is secured,” said the CS.

She said that in addition to launching the SHA, the government is partnering with Safaricom to digitalise healthcare services, which will enhance efficiency and data management.

Dr. Barasa acknowledged the funding challenges but reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving healthcare services.

The CS highlighted that Kenya has in recent year’s registered positive progress in the health sector with increased life expectancy and other health indicators as testament.

“However, the sector is facing other challenges like high maternal and infant mortality rates, triple burden of diseases that is communicable (HIV, tuberculosis), non-communicable (diabetes, hypertension and cancers), and increasing violence and injuries,” said Dr. Barasa.

Director General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth said that SHA encompasses many benefits in that it offers access by all Kenyans to primary health and emergency services and it emphasizes on preventive and promotive care services.

Dr. Amoth said that SHA offers a broader range of outpatient services including essential lab investigations for diabetes, hypertension, sickle-cell and asthma among others as it focuses on comprehensive care including preventive and chronic conditions.

“In SHA we also have the Linda Mama package which covers the antenatal and postnatal care, delivery by CS and normal where newborn child and indigent mothers will be covered by the government for full benefits,” said Dr. Amoth.

He added that other benefits in SHA include overseas treatment, emergency evacuation, renal care treatment, haematology and oncology services, mental wellness services, surgical services and selected outpatient services like basic eye medication, and corrective eyeglasses.

By Joseph Ng’ang’a

The Nairobi Law Monthly September Edition
Follow on Facebook Follow on X (Twitter) Follow on WhatsApp
Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram
KNA

Related Posts

Fatal crash halts traffic on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

30th May 2025

VAT shake-up in Finance Bill 2025 threatens businesses, economists warn

29th May 2025

AfDB sees Africa becoming the world’s second-fastest growing region

29th May 2025

DTB posts strong profit growth amid strategic shifts

29th May 2025
Add A Comment

Comments are closed.

The Nairobi Law Monthly September Edition
Latest Posts

Fatal crash halts traffic on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

30th May 2025

TIFA poll: Most Kenyans reject broad-based govt over cost of living concerns

29th May 2025

VAT shake-up in Finance Bill 2025 threatens businesses, economists warn

29th May 2025

AfDB sees Africa becoming the world’s second-fastest growing region

29th May 2025

DTB posts strong profit growth amid strategic shifts

29th May 2025
The Nairobi Law Monthly September Edition
Nairobi Business Monthly
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn
  • About Us
  • Member Content
  • Download Magazine
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
© 2025 NairobiBusinessMonthly. Designed by Okii

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.