In a significant blow to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) ambitions, civil servants have strongly opposed the government’s new Social Health Authority (SHA) deal, raising concerns about a looming nationwide strike and further chaos in the country’s healthcare system. According to the Daily Nation front-page headline on March 10, 2025, civil servants have set a…
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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88, according to multiple reports and statements from the Aga Khan Development Network. The announcement of his passing came from his foundation on February 4, 2025, noting that he died peacefully in Lisbon, surrounded by…
Kenya is undergoing a seismic shift in healthcare financing as the Social Health Authority (SHA) takes center stage, officially replacing the long-standing National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This transition marks a radical restructuring of the country’s health insurance model, promising broader coverage, equity, and efficiency. From NHIF to SHA: A Necessary Shake-Up? For decades, NHIF…
