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More than 400,000 teachers and one million of their dependants' risk losing access to healthcare after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) disclosed a Sh10 billion shortfall in funding for its medical insurance scheme under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Acting TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei told the National Assembly Education Committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly on Tuesday, that the Commission had been allocated Sh16.5 billion for teachers' medical cover but required Sh26.5 billion, leaving a gap that could force hospitals to turn away educators.
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