UHC: Why the 'free' tag became a very costly affair in Kisumu

Over-consumption of services explains why NHIF did away with the scheme used to pilot the UHC programme at a cost of Sh4b saying it is too expensive. [Courtesy]

It is the allure of free health services that made Kisumu resident Tom Opiyo register for the UHC programme.

Even though his mother, Mary Owiro, prefers her NHIF card – because of her preference for private facilities – Opiyo says UHC is better.