Also known as: ECCIF
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Capital News
… More than 500,000 surgical procedures and 50,000 cancer care services have also been supported through the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), Prof. …
Kindiki sets August 2027 target for universal SHA registrationThe Standard
… The Social Health Insurance Act, which established the legal framework for the Social Health Authority (SHA), created three funds — the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund. …
Wetang'ula says health reforms have curbed corruption, reshaped care financingThe Standard
… Joseph Otieno of the Social Health Authority said the Primary Health Care Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund all contain provisions that benefit people living with sickle cell disease. …
Kenya joins Africa's push to bring sickle cell care under health insuranceThe Standard
… The delays have raised questions about the implementation of SHA's Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund, which promises emergency treatment for up to 24 hours under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. …
Struggle for ambulances leaves lives at risk as Kenya unveils emergency response planThe Standard
… The suspension, which took effect on June 23, 2026, was announced by SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi and affects services provided under the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHCF), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), and …
MP Shah: We will cooperate with SHA billing probeCapital News
… To enhance emergency response, he explained, the Government has boosted the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund under SHA, which serves the injured. …
Ruto Praises St John Volunteers as “Invaluable National Asset”Capital News
… According to the trustees, pension contributions under the PSSS are independently managed and regulated and bear no legal or operational relationship with SHA, SHIF or the Primary Healthcare Fund and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund referenced in the petition. …
PSSF Trustees Seek Removal From Constitutional Petition Challenging Public Servants’ Benefits FrameworkCapital News
… The Primary Health Care (PHC) fund accounted for Sh2.02 billion, while the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF) received Sh433 million. …
SHA Pays Sh12.7 Billion to Healthcare Providers in May Claims CycleCapital News
… The allocation under the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund for chronic illnesses has similarly been increased from Sh150,000 to Sh400,000. …
SHA Boosts Maternity and Cancer Care Funding in Major Universal Health Coverage PushCitizen Digital
… Additionally, the government has collected KSh169 billion ($1.3 billion) in the past two years in the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund, and the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund. …
Ruto calls for domestic financing and local production to strengthen Africa’s health systemsDeputy President Kindiki says the government aims to register 40 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by the end of 2024, up from 32 million over the past two years, with a goal of universal coverage by August 2027.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki says the government aims to register 40 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by the end of 2024, up from 32 million over the past two years, with a goal of universal coverage by August 2027.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said health reforms initiated by the Kenya Kwanza administration are addressing corruption and access to quality care, with Parliament passing four key health laws in 2023 including the Primary Health Care Act and the Facility Improvement Financing Act.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
African countries including Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Ghana are working to integrate sickle cell disease services into their Universal Health Coverage programmes, with experts emphasizing that sustainable financing, early diagnosis and access to medicines are critical to improving patient outcomes. Health experts said embedding sickle cell care into national health systems and social health insurance schemes rather than relying on donor-funded programmes offers the best opportunity to ensure continuous care.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has unveiled its first National Ambulance Dispatch Centre to coordinate emergency medical responses across the country, as patients face delays and shortages in ambulance availability—some forced to hire private ambulances at significant cost.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
M.P. Shah Hospital has been temporarily suspended from offering services under government-funded health insurance schemes following billing complaints, effective June 23, 2026. The hospital said it will cooperate with the Social Health Authority's investigation.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto praised St John's 62,000 volunteers, cadets and officers as an invaluable national asset, pledging government support including KSh200 million for a modern headquarters, land in Nairobi, and 15 ambulances for the organisation.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund and its Board of Trustees are asking to be removed from a constitutional petition, arguing their mandate is limited to managing pension, gratuity, retirement, disability and death benefits for public servants, and they have no involvement in healthcare financing systems like SHIF or SHA.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Social Health Authority paid Sh12.74 billion to healthcare providers in May, with the Social Health Insurance Fund accounting for Sh7.25 billion of the total. Facilities rely on these reimbursements to fund operations, procure medicines, and settle supplier obligations.
31 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Social Health Authority has expanded health benefit packages to include free maternity services at primary healthcare facilities and increased cancer treatment coverage, following directives from President Ruto and findings from public participation data. Facilities will receive Sh10,000 for normal delivery and Sh30,000 for caesarean sections.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto called on African countries to ensure self-sufficiency in medical supplies and health commodities, emphasizing that Africa's health systems must be financed by both domestic and international capital and that the continent must become an active architect rather than passive participant in global health. He highlighted the need for a radical shift focusing on policy leadership, technology, and mobilisation of domestic resources.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →