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CS suspends top NHIF bosses as probe on rogue hospitals begins

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

The Ministry of Health has suspended managers at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Nairobi and Meru counties, over allegations of minting of millions of shillings through rogue hospitals.

The action was taken after it emerged that a section of Kenyans have lost money through dubious payment after being coaxed by individuals claiming to be employees of NHIF.

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