At least 10,000 families will benefit from a National Hospital Insurance Fund(NHIF) cover paid for by the county government.
A total of Sh125 million has been set aside for the medical cover, with Sh60 million planned for poor families and Sh65 million for county employees.
Speaking during the launch of the programme in Saku Constituency, Governor Mohamud Ali announced plans to construct a Sh100 million medical training college in Marsabit town.