The Social Health Authority (SHA) has released Sh3.4 billion
to 2048 hospitals across the country, chief executive Dr Mercy Mwangangi has said.
The funds cover Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) claims,
including inpatient care, drugs, mental wellness, substance abuse treatment,
critical care, and surgeries.
"The Social Health Authority (SHA) has disbursed Sh3.4
billion to health facilities nationwide for Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)
claims for inpatient care, drugs and substances abuse cover, mental wellness,
critical care, and surgeries," the CEO said..
Mwangangi said in addition, Sh1.09 billion has been
disbursed from the Primary Health Care Fund, with another Sh1.7 billion being processed to cater for dialysis, oncology, and surgical claims.
The full list of disbursements is on its website.
Mwangangi further responded to viral claims that Nyandiwa
Level 4 hospital had not received any funds from the authority.
She clarified that Sh19 million had been disbursed to the
facility as of June 2025.
“Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital received Sh19 million between
January and June 2025. The funds were for inpatient long stays and maternity
services.
“The hospital has already confirmed receipt.”The
The SHA chief executive assured Kenyans that the authority
remains committed to timely payments, accountability, and transparency.
Social Health Authority replaced the defunct National
Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
The government insists that it is best designed for universal health coverage
for the people of Kenya.
So far, over 25 million Kenyans have registered with SHA,
according to data from the government, with more expected to be on board.
