National Hospital Insurance Fund(NHIF) has said that 5.7 Million Kenyans, or 54% of its 10.6 million members, have stopped making their monthly contributions, dealing the insurer a deadly financial blow. This high default rate comes as many households lose their jobs or are on half-pay due ...
Kenya has prioritised the attainment of UHC by 2022 by expanding the NHIF after years of false starts. When former President Mwai Kibaki took office, the Health ministry introduced a minimal user fee for primary healthcare facilities. The National Social Health Insurance Fund Bill introduced in ...