The rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) countrywide turned out in larger numbers as Kenyans showed overwhelming support for SHA registration during its official rollout.
Eldoret was among the counties that witnessed a strong turnout, they showed overwhelming support for the Social Health Authority (SHA) registration during its official rollout.
Health CS Dr. Deborah Barasa, alongside Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, led the exercise, assuring citizens that healthcare services will continue uninterrupted.
Dr. Barasa encouraged Kenyans to register and gain access to free primary healthcare.
Dr. Barasa encouraged Kenyans to register for SHA to gain access to free primary healthcare, emphasizing that no health facility will deny services during this transition period.
She issued a directive to ensure all services remain available and urged Kenyans to register easily by dialing *147#, through assisted registration with Community Health Promoters (CHPs), or online via the SHA website.
In Kisumu County, Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni spearheaded the SHA registration efforts.
She highlighted the comprehensive range of services offered under SHA, from maternal care through the revamped Linda Mama program to emergency, surgical, and specialized care available at both public and private facilities.
Muthoni urged the public to seize this opportunity and register to benefit from these essential services.