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Hospitals uphold SHA suspension despite State's pledge to clear debt

Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai when he appeared before the National Assembly Health Committee in Nairobi, on February 19, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Private hospitals have remained firm on their decision to suspend Social Health Authority (SHA) cover services, despite the Ministry of Health's pledge to verify claims before processing payments.

This comes even after a meeting between the hospitals and the Ministry of Health aimed at resolving the suspension, which has left patients without access to care.

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