Prisoners enrolled to SHA as govt targets vulnerable groups in UHC plan

The state department for correctional services launched the registration of offenders with Social Health Authority(SHA)at Langata Women's prison Nairobi as part of the ongoing efforts to enhanc access to quality healthcare for inmates. [Benard Orwongo,Standard

At least 8,000 inmates have been registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme as part of government efforts to provide universal health coverage.

The Ministry of Health aims to enrol all 57,900 inmates across the country into the scheme, ensuring access to quality healthcare in line with the Kenya Kwanza administration's UHC agenda.