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Zawya
12-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Duale Briefs Parliament on Social Health Insurance Tariff Regulations at Bunge Towers
Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, to discuss the Social Health Insurance (Tariffs for Healthcare Services) Regulations, 2025 (Legal Notice No. 56 of 2025). The session was held at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. During the engagement, Hon. Duale provided a comprehensive briefing on the scope of services covered under the tariff structure, anchored on the three key health funds established under the Social Health Authority: Primary Health Care Fund – Supports access to preventive and basic healthcare services, with a focus on community-level interventions, disease prevention, and health education. Social Health Insurance Fund – Provides coverage for essential medical services, targeting routine and necessary treatments to ensure members receive comprehensive healthcare. Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illnesses Fund – Offers financial protection for high-cost and urgent medical needs, including long-term and specialised care. The CS also explained the use of means testing during SHA registration to determine eligibility for government support based on income and assets. He highlighted the Lipa SHA Pole Pole initiative—an instalment-based contribution model—and the planned shift from monthly to annual payment cycles to enhance flexibility and compliance. Hon. Duale reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to good governance, transparency, and robust public participation in the formulation of statutory instruments, in line with the Statutory Instruments Act, Cap. 2A. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, and Social Health Authority CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Duale Reviews Digital Health Regulations with National Assembly Committee
Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today held a consultative session with the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, to review the Digital Health (Health Information Management Procedures) Regulations, 2025 at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. The meeting focused on aligning the updated regulations with previous recommendations made during the prepublication stage, ensuring they effectively support the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Hon. Duale informed the Committee of the operationalization of the USSD code *147# to facilitate the transition of Kenyans from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA) platform. The discussions also emphasized the importance of robust public awareness campaigns to promote understanding and uptake of SHA services, especially at the grassroots level. The CS was accompanied by Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga, Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Agency Mr. Anthony Lenaiyara, and other senior Ministry officials. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya Takes Major Step Towards Digital Health Transformation with New Regulations
Digital health innovations are poised to transform the healthcare landscape in Kenya, and today, Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale EGH, led an important discussion with the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, on the Digital Health Regulations 2025. The meeting, held at a Kiambu Hotel, focused on the regulations currently at the prepublication stage. The proposed regulations aim to establish a robust framework for digital health services, facilitating the registration of patients, tracking of health records, and streamlining healthcare processes. By implementing these regulations, Kenya is poised to accelerate its progress in addressing health priorities in alignment with major national development frameworks, such as Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), where healthcare is a critical focus. Hon. Duale highlighted that these regulations are part of the government's broader efforts to improve healthcare access, making services more affordable, high-quality, and financially sustainable for all Kenyans. He also expressed confidence that the regulations would combat healthcare fraud and address the growing issue of unqualified medical practitioners. The meeting also saw the participation of key officials, including Medical Services PS Mr. Harry Kimtai, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Agency (DHA) Mr. Anthony Lenaiyara, Senior Counsel Ms. Edith Torome, and other Ministry representatives. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
