Prostate Cancer in Kenya: Rising Incidence, Late Presentation, Screening Debates and Treatment Access at Public and Private Centres
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Kenyan men, with roughly 3,500-4,200 new cases yearly and most presenting late. Explore PSA screening, the diagnostic pathway, treatment options at Kenyatta, Moi, Aga Khan and county hospitals, and the NHIF cancer package.
Cervical Cancer in Kenya: Burden, HPV Vaccination, Screening Access and the Road to Elimination as a Public Health Problem
Kenya records about 5,250 new cervical cancer cases and 3,200 deaths a year. This article maps the HPV vaccination rollout, VIA screening, treatment access, the HIV link and the path toward WHO's 90-70-90 elimination targets.
Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya: Prevalence, Newborn Screening, Treatment Access and the Lake and Coastal Burden
Sickle cell disease affects roughly 14,000 Kenyan newborns each year, concentrated in the lake and coastal counties. This article maps prevalence, newborn screening, hydroxyurea access, comprehensive care centres and the social and financing barriers families face across Kenya.
SHA Voluntary Contributions for Diaspora Kenyans 2026: How to Register, Pay, and Choose Tariffs From Abroad
The Social Health Authority replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund in late 2024, and by 2026 it has become the gateway to publicly funded care in Kenya. Diaspora Kenyans are not legally required to enrol, but voluntary contributions remain attractive for those with dependants at home or plans to return.
Kenya's SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Programme: How Diaspora Patients and Families Can Access It
From 14 April 2026, Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) began funding specialised medical treatment abroad for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally. The programme is capped at Ksh 500,000 per patient per year. This guide explains the rules, the application path, and what diaspora families should do.
Understanding the SHA Health Insurance Transition: What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the New System
Kenya's transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority represents the most significant change to the national health insurance system in decades. For diaspora Kenyans, understanding how SHA works...
Kenya's Health Insurance Reform: From NHIF to Social Health Insurance Fund and the Quest for Universal Coverage
Kenya's transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to the Social Health Insurance Fund represents the most significant reform of the country's health financing system in over five decades. T...
Health Insurance in Kenya: Comparing SHA, Private Medical Insurance, and Community-Based Health Financing
Health insurance in Kenya is undergoing a fundamental transformation with the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority, while private medical insurance and community-based schemes provide a...
The Social Health Authority (SHA) Explained: What Replaced NHIF and What It Means for Every Kenyan
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as Kenya's primary public health insurance system, marking the most significant reform in healthcare financin...