Private Hospitals Issues 14-day Strike Notice over KSH 43 Billion Unpaid SHA Claims

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7- Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has issued a 14-day strike notice if the Social Health Authority (SHA) fails to settle NHIF liabilities, Pay 50% of all claims from lower-levels facilities (Level 2-4). Brian Lishenga, Chairperson RUPHA while addressing the media on Friday noted that Private healthcare sector…

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Aga Khan University Hospital, Social Health Authority (SHA) sign partnership agreement to advance access to equitable specialised care

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – The Aga Khan University Hospital and Social Health Authority (SHA) has signed a partnership agreement paving way for eligible Kenyans to acess advanced medical services especially kidney transplants and heart surgeries under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Social Health Authority under the agreement will vet, acess and approve patients for…

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Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) suspends services under Social Health Authority (SHA) Insurance Scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20…The Rural and private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has announced suspension of services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme beginning Monday 24th February 2025. They highlighted continued failure in addressing critical issues surrounding SHA transition now endangering quality and sustainability of care in hospitals noting that the decision has…

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Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) urges Government and SHA to ensure continuous Cancer and NCD services, resolve SHA system failures

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4…The Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO), Cancer Survivors Association of Kenya (CSAK), NCD Alliance Kenya (NCDAK), Civil Society Organizations and The Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) while marking World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme “United by Unique” have called on the Government and Social Health Authority (SHA) to…

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