NHIF
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SHIF replaces NHIF in Universal Health Coverage reforms
KENYA—Following the approval of Universal Health Coverage reform, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will be replaced by the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with…
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Government agencies suspected of collusion in billions-worth of healthcare fraud
KENYA — Startling revelations have emerged from the questioning of eight institutions by Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday as reported by Kenya’s newspaper, The…
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NHIF suspends licenses of two hospitals in Nairobi over fraud charges: Nation
KENYA— The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), has suspended the licenses of two hospitals for five years, Amal Hospital & Beirut Pharma, located in Nairobi…
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Kenya Health CS cracks the whip on the debunked national health insurer
KENYA— Cabinet Secretary, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, has suspended eight National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) branch managers on the grounds of fraudulent dealings. CS Wafula has…
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SA Parliament passes contentious National Health Insurance Bill
SOUTH AFRICA— During its plenary sitting, the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa, has passed the National Health Insurance bill which aims to…
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Kenya’s government cash crisis affects its national health insurer’s ability
KENYA—Recent stories of how the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has been unable to pay citizens’ claims have been on the rise and Cabinet Secretary…
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NHIF announces vacancy of CEO as it appoints Samson Kuhora in acting capacity
KENYA – The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has appointed Samson Kuhora as acting CEO with effect from March 14 as the term of the…
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County government of Murang’a targets 100,000 dependents for its health insurance cover
KENYA – The county government of Murang’a in partnership with NHIF has commenced registration of dependents who will be included in the enhanced health cover.…
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Government to roll out NHIF as part of UHC, renames it to National Social Health Insurance Fund
KENYA – The government is set to roll out the National Social Health Insurance Fund by July 1 as part of its Universal Health Coverage…