Hypertension in Kenya: Burden, Diagnosis, Treatment Pathways and the Road to Population-Wide Blood Pressure Control
A deep look at hypertension in Kenya — covering disease burden, diagnosis at primary care level, treatment pathways under the Social Health Authority and the long road to population-wide blood pressure control across all 47 counties.
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...
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...
NHIF to SHA Transition in Kenya 2026: What You Need to Know About the New Health Insurance
Kenya's healthcare system is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades with the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the...