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Health insurers go for bottom of the pyramid

Low-income earners can now flash a smart card when seeking treatment. (Photo: Courtesy)

By Jackson Okoth

It is now possible for low-income earners to flash a smart card when seeking treatment from selected Government hospitals, faith-based health facilities or public health centres. This follows the entry of several underwriters into the low-income medical insurance business.

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