President Ruto Meets MoH officials, Governors on UHC Launch

📸 William Ruto (Facebook).

President William Ruto on Thursday met Ministry of Health officials, governors and other stakeholders at State House, Nairobi on preparation to launch the new transitioned Social Health Authority (SHA) from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) effective 1st October 2024.

This is after Ruto previously launched Edu Afya and Linda Mama programmes to provide comprehensive maternal care. Government is committed to ensure all Kenyans are registered.

The Edu Afya covers all school-going children for secondary schools while Linda Mama provides parental care.


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