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Hospital fees fuel counties as NHIF debts pile up

Most of their revenue target is coming from health collections, signalling overreliance

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by MOSES OGADA

News22 September 2025 - 06:00
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Hospital charges are now a primary engine for county revenues, even as massive unpaid bills from the national health insurer threaten to cripple the very facilities generating this income.

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango reports that collections from Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) were the saving grace for the troubled devolved health sector, far exceeding set targets.

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