Private hospitals have raised alarm over persistent delays in the reimbursement of health insurance claims under the Social Health Authority (SHA), warning that the cash flow crisis could undermine Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
Premier Hospital CEO Charles Kariuki says private healthcare providers remain committed to supporting the government's UHC programme despite financial challenges caused by delayed payments. He notes that private hospitals continue to provide critical specialised services, including dialysis and cancer treatment, under the SHA programme.
