SHOCKWAVE: Multi-Million SHA Healthcare Fraud Exposed, High-Ranking Officials Under Fire Amid Sweeping Crackdown
Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) is embroiled in a massive fraud scandal, with over Sh10.6 billion in claims rejected due to illicit activities. The Ministry of Health has suspended numerous facilities and warned of legal action, while stakeholders like former Chief Justice David Maraga and COTU call for transparency and accountability amidst claims of systemic control issues.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Across Africa • 10 months ago • 1 minute read •
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued a severe warning to healthcare providers, revealing a staggering Sh10.6 billion in claims rejected by the Social Health Authority (SHA) due to suspected fraud and non-compliance. This follows the rollout of the TaifaCare program, designed to replace the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a press conference at Afya House, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, reiterated the government's
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