Kenyans Encouraged to Register for Social Health Authority.
Education CS Julias Ogamba and presidential advisor Moses Kuria urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Thursday. They accused some leaders of spreading false information about SHA.
Ogamba and Kuria said selfish leaders who can afford the best healthcare are lying to Kenyans. These Kenyans will continue to suffer when they or their loved ones get sick.
"Sickness and medical bills are personal matters. If you listen to propaganda from rich people who can pay for expensive treatment abroad, that is your choice," Kuria said.
Kuria said health challenges affect people, not the government. Some people want to stop the government's plans even if it hurts Kenyans.
He compared SHA to a community fundraiser. "Before SHA, Sh1,700 was taken from my salary. Now, Sh27,000 is deducted. This means I help more people, including those I have never met," Kuria said.
Ogamba said Taifacare Express School Edition will keep students healthy and help them succeed.
He spoke at the program launch in Likoni, Mombasa. The goal is to register all 15 million primary and secondary students.
"Taifacare will protect families from high healthcare costs. It covers preventive and health services for students," Ogamba said.
"By adding children to Taifacare, parents will help students stay healthy, learn better, and miss less school," he said.
Ogamba said Taifacare makes quality healthcare easier and cheaper for every family.
Taifacare expanded the EduAfya program, which only covered high school students.
"Our students will receive regular health checks, vaccines, and hygiene education. This program aims to reduce poverty by lowering healthcare costs and improving academic results for a brighter future," Ogamba said.
Parents are essential to this program. They will provide the initial registration information for the students.
The CS thanked the Mombasa government for partnering in the SHA journey.
Education CS Julias Ogamba and presidential advisor Moses Kuria urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Thursday. They accused some leaders of spreading false information about SHA.
Ogamba and Kuria said selfish leaders who can afford the best healthcare are lying to Kenyans. These Kenyans will continue to suffer when they or their loved ones get sick.
"Sickness and medical bills are personal matters. If you listen to propaganda from rich people who can pay for expensive treatment abroad, that is your choice," Kuria said.
Kuria said health challenges affect people, not the government. Some people want to stop the government's plans even if it hurts Kenyans.
He compared SHA to a community fundraiser. "Before SHA, Sh1,700 was taken from my salary. Now, Sh27,000 is deducted. This means I help more people, including those I have never met," Kuria said.
Ogamba said Taifacare Express School Edition will keep students healthy and help them succeed.
He spoke at the program launch in Likoni, Mombasa. The goal is to register all 15 million primary and secondary students.
"Taifacare will protect families from high healthcare costs. It covers preventive and health services for students," Ogamba said.
"By adding children to Taifacare, parents will help students stay healthy, learn better, and miss less school," he said.
Ogamba said Taifacare makes quality healthcare easier and cheaper for every family.
Taifacare expanded the EduAfya program, which only covered high school students.
"Our students will receive regular health checks, vaccines, and hygiene education. This program aims to reduce poverty by lowering healthcare costs and improving academic results for a brighter future," Ogamba said.
Parents are essential to this program. They will provide the initial registration information for the students.
The CS thanked the Mombasa government for partnering in the SHA journey.
