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Kenya health news and guides: SHA and insurance, hospitals, public health and wellness. Practical updates for households.
SHA: 32 million registered, Sh203.7bn collected over 19 months
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi said 32 million Kenyans are registered, with Sh203.7bn collected and Sh178.4bn paid to providers over 19 months; SHIF alone took Sh151bn since Oct 2024 and paid Sh134.7bn.
PS Oluga pushes quality finish on Sh1 billion Meru Level 5 hospital upgrade
Medical Services PS Dr Ouma Oluga inspected the ongoing Sh1 billion Meru Level 5 Hospital upgrade, citing 360 extra beds, eight modern theatres and advanced diagnostics to cut congestion and out-of-county referrals.
KMPDC earmarks Kahawa Wendani clinic for closure after birth outside gate
KMPDC Director General David Kariuki said a Kahawa Wendani Level 3B facility is earmarked for closure after a woman seeking maternity care was not admitted and gave birth outside; the clinic said its clinician was busy with another patient.
Kirinyaga baby-friendly hospitals cut neonatal deaths to 10 per 1,000
Kirinyaga reports neonatal mortality down from 26 to 10 per 1,000 live births under Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative practices, below Kenya’s national average of 21, as World Breastfeeding Week events ran in Kerugoya.
KOAN study: tomatoes lead Kenyan market vegetables over EU pesticide limits
A KOAN lab study of 45 tomato, kale, spinach and onion samples from Nairobi and Nakuru markets found residues in 77.8% of samples and exceedances of EU MRLs in 33.3%, with tomatoes worst.
Ruto launches SHA 922 Lifeline and national ambulance dispatch centre
President William Ruto launched the Social Health Authority 922 Lifeline and National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, promising free emergency calls, coordinated ambulance response and first-24-hour treatment funding whether or not a patient is SHA-registered.
Health Ministry clarifies mandatory travel insurance rules for foreign visitors
The Ministry of Health clarified how mandatory travel health insurance for foreign visitors works after Gazette Notice No. 11492 of 30 July 2026 set minimum benefit limits and tariffs for coverage on entry to Kenya.
Mombasa Assembly gives executive 60 days to report on county fumigation plan
Mombasa County Assembly approved a motion for countywide fumigation and vector control against malaria, dengue and chikungunya, ordering the executive to report progress within 60 days.
SHA warns hospitals not to deny emergency care over payment disputes
SHA says contracted providers must still deliver emergency care even when payment is disputed, citing the Constitution and facility contracts.