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RUPHA suspends SHA services over unpaid claims, reimbursement model

Social Health Authority offices in Nairobi. [File,Standard]

The Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has announced an indefinite suspension of services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme starting February 24, citing unpaid claims and an unsustainable reimbursement model.

RUPHA, which represents private and faith-based hospitals, said the government's failure to settle Sh30 billion in arrears and address operational concerns had made it impossible to continue offering services.

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