Kenya's Health Ministry pledged to strengthen partnerships with faith-based organizations through improved payment systems under the Social Health Authority. The government committed to processing claims within 90 days using a first-come-first-served method during a Tuesday meeting with religious health providers. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale praised faith groups for reaching remote communities that lack adequate medical access.
The Digital Health Agency registered 3,386 facilities out of 6,500 public sector targets while providing 100 devices and training for faith-based staff. Religious organizations received instructions to establish registration desks at churches and mosques to boost Social Health Authority enrollment among congregants. The ministry assigned relationship managers to individual facilities and scheduled joint clinics to enhance service delivery.
Faith-based groups must identify remote facilities needing digital equipment support as part of the technology rollout. Quarterly meetings will track implementation progress and address emerging challenges in the transition to universal health coverage. Duale plans to visit the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies within two weeks and will launch CT scanners at Tenwek and Dream Lands hospitals.
The Digital Health Agency registered 3,386 facilities out of 6,500 public sector targets while providing 100 devices and training for faith-based staff. Religious organizations received instructions to establish registration desks at churches and mosques to boost Social Health Authority enrollment among congregants. The ministry assigned relationship managers to individual facilities and scheduled joint clinics to enhance service delivery.
Faith-based groups must identify remote facilities needing digital equipment support as part of the technology rollout. Quarterly meetings will track implementation progress and address emerging challenges in the transition to universal health coverage. Duale plans to visit the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies within two weeks and will launch CT scanners at Tenwek and Dream Lands hospitals.
