Moses Kuria plans to reward people who bring others into Kenya's health system. The President's top economic adviser met with Community Health Promoters and announced a new deal. Anyone who helps sign up Kenyans for the Social Health Insurance Fund earns money for their effort. Both health workers and motorcycle taxi drivers can collect Sh20 each time someone they register starts paying into the system.
Kuria shared these details on social media Wednesday after visiting Nandi County. He also kicked off a new program at Kipchoge Keino Stadium that allows tiny amounts to be taken daily from mobile wallets for insurance payments. The government hopes this makes regular payments easier for average citizens who might struggle with larger monthly bills.
Health leader Aden Duale promised better care for every patient registered with the Social Health Authority starting April 1, 2025. Cancer treatment coverage will jump dramatically, with patients able to use up to Sh550,000 yearly. The main insurance fund covers Sh400,000 of these costs, with another Sh150,000 coming from emergency and critical illness money.
Duale expressed excitement about the expanded funding for cancer diagnosis and treatments. He emphasized how these changes help registered Kenyans receive necessary medical support. The improvements extend beyond cancer care, as Duale mentioned increased payment rates for intensive care units and high dependency services throughout the country. This represents a major boost to the healthcare safety net.
Kuria shared these details on social media Wednesday after visiting Nandi County. He also kicked off a new program at Kipchoge Keino Stadium that allows tiny amounts to be taken daily from mobile wallets for insurance payments. The government hopes this makes regular payments easier for average citizens who might struggle with larger monthly bills.
Health leader Aden Duale promised better care for every patient registered with the Social Health Authority starting April 1, 2025. Cancer treatment coverage will jump dramatically, with patients able to use up to Sh550,000 yearly. The main insurance fund covers Sh400,000 of these costs, with another Sh150,000 coming from emergency and critical illness money.
Duale expressed excitement about the expanded funding for cancer diagnosis and treatments. He emphasized how these changes help registered Kenyans receive necessary medical support. The improvements extend beyond cancer care, as Duale mentioned increased payment rates for intensive care units and high dependency services throughout the country. This represents a major boost to the healthcare safety net.
