PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC Implementation (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenya's government urges counties to accelerate Universal Health Coverage implementation, highlighting progress in registrations and claims while addressing disparities and compliance issues.

• Government challenges county health leaders to accelerate UHC implementation, emphasizing service delivery at the facility level.
• 31.39 million Kenyans registered with SHA as of June 8, 2026, with Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims paid since October 2024.
• PS Oluga highlights disparities in SHA registration rates across counties, urging improved awareness campaigns and compliance with licensing and digitization requirements.