Kenya’s new health fund faces strong public opposition

SHIF article

On October 1, 2024, Kenya officially launched the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), an ambitious initiative meant to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as part of the government’s strategy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Announced by Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah M. Barasa on September 18, …

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