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All Kenyans seeking treatment under the Social Health Authority (SHA) must now undergo biometric verification, following a surge in healthcare fraud. Health CS Aden Duale unveiled the new biometric system at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, aiming to stop false claims and restore accountability in the public health sector.
Biometric Checks Now Mandatory for Public Healthcare Access
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