Kenyans to Fully Transition from NHIF to SHIF Starting October 1, 2024 - Nairobi Wire

Health Ministry to launch training program ahead of SHIF rollout

The Ministry of Health will today launch a sensitisation and training program in preparation for the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The new scheme which is part of Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda will replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement, NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira announced that healthcare services under NHIF will no longer be available after September 30, marking the complete transi…

SHIF: Kenyans react as govt announces deadline for registration of new health scheme, transition from NHIF

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) acting CEO Elijah Wachira said the Social Health Authority will take effect from October 1, 2024, urging Kenyans to register.

Kenyans to Fully Transition from NHIF to SHIF Starting October 1, 2024 - Nairobi Wire

Starting October 1, 2024, Kenyans will no longer access healthcare services through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) as the government fully transitions to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira announced on Sunday that SHIF benefits will commence on this date and will be managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA). Wachira clarified that payments made on or before October 9 will be credited to NHIF. Payme…