NHIF

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The union of civil servants want out of the NHIF deal as they have not benefited from it. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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NHIF’s Billion-Shilling Move that Leaves Kenyans Exposed

NHIF administrative costs have been at par with the critical spending on surgeries, renal dialysis, maternity services and cancer treatment.

The Halcyon™ radiotherapy system at Nairobi West Hospital. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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How Medical Bills Are Driving People Into Poverty

In a country that is largely without medical cover for the masses, out-of-pocket spending prevents many from seeking medical care

President Uhuru Kenyatta has halted the new NHIF rules which could have crippled his Healthcare Agenda. Photo/ Trendsmap
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Uhuru Halts NHIF Rules That Could Have Crippled His Healthcare Agenda

The directive from the president stops NHIF from implementing the new packages that had taken effect on January 1, 2020.

NHIF has imposed regulations that are punitive to contributions threatening the achievement of Universal Health Care for the majority poor. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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NHIF Makes Falling Sick a Crime, to Make Billions in Sinister Move

Members voluntarily joining the fund will have to wait for 90 days before they start enjoying NHIF benefits.

The union of civil servants want out of the NHIF deal as they have not benefited from it. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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How NHIF Empties Civil Servants’ Pockets Whilst Providing Poor Services

In 2012, Kenyan civil servants were subject to a deal signed between the government and the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). A deal...

NHIF contributors via M-Pesa risk not getting health services after Ag CEO Nicodemus Odongo said contributions through M-Pesa have not been registering for some Kenyans. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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NHIF M-Pesa Contributors Risk Not Getting Health Services

Odongo claimed that details of Kenyans contributing for the NHIF cover through M-Pesa could not reflect in the insurer’s system

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Little Ride Unveils Insurance Covers for its Drivers

Little Ride drivers who are unable to work due to being hospitalised  claim a daily benefit of up to Sh2,000

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NHIF membership increases to 7.7 million in 2017/18

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has increased main contributors from 6.8 million to 7.7 million. Citizens from the informal sector were most...

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Will NHIF cancer care cover reduce child mortality rate?

Having a child suffering from cancer is a devastating experience for the parents, siblings and the youngster. Childhood cancer care in third world...