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Sh20 billion lost in fictitious NHIF claims, hospitals dropped in probe

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

At least Sh20 billion has been lost in fake claims through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to Health CS Susan Nakhumicha.

The minister blew the lid in a statement Friday when she revealed that some of the fraudulent claims have been made over fake surgeries, among other fraudulent activities, by hospitals.

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