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Private healthcare providers up in arms, accuse insurers of discrimination

MEPHPA member, Dr Robert Njagi (centre). [Muriithhi Mugo, Standard]

Private healthcare providers in Embu County have decried discrimination by insurance providers tasked to offer services at the sub-counties.

Dr Robert Njagi, a member of Mbeere-Embu Private Health Providers Association (MEPHPA), said since the devolved unit withdrew its members of staff from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), members have been facing challenges to access medical services.

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