Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has called on Kenyans to register in large numbers under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) to access universal health coverage.
Speaking at a fundraising event for Harhosa Mixed Day Secondary School at Moyale Baraza Park in Marsabit County, Hon. Duale emphasized that the SHA system allows individuals to register up to four wives and an unlimited number of children, provided they can prove dependency.
He stated that the SHA offers comprehensive healthcare coverage for all Kenyans, marking a significant improvement over the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), which was mainly tailored for formally employed individuals.
“The SHA system is a transformative shift toward inclusive healthcare. It ensures that no Kenyan is left behind, whether employed or not,” said Duale.
He also criticized those opposing the new reforms, labeling them as cartels who had previously taken advantage of weaknesses in the NHIF system for fraudulent activities.
Duale assured that the SHA model would seal such loopholes and promote transparency and equity in healthcare access.
The government has been rolling out a national sensitization campaign to educate citizens on the SHA scheme and its benefits, encouraging prompt registration to facilitate a smooth transition from NHIF.
