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Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

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The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.

The proposed legislation, the Social Health Insurance Bill, 2023, aims to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund and achieve universal health care (UHC), according to President William Ruto's government.

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