President William Ruto has commended Mombasa County for achieving a significant milestone in the Social Health Authority (SHA) registration drive. With over 1 million residents enrolled, Mombasa has emerged as the leading county in SHA registration. Ruto attributed this success to the efforts of Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, highlighting the county's progress as a model for replication nationwide.
The government has invested Ksh. 7.8 billion in providing medical cover for Mombasa residents enrolled under the SHA scheme. Ruto expressed satisfaction with the county's performance, stating that it demonstrates a tremendous job in the health sector. He urged other counties to adopt similar measures to increase SHA registration and expand access to healthcare services.
Mombasa's achievement is part of the government's push to increase enrolment under SHA as a key component of its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The government has been encouraging counties to mobilize residents to register with SHA, aiming to expand access to healthcare while reducing the financial burden of medical treatment on households.
During an event in Mombasa, Ruto praised Governor Nassir for his significant progress in the county's health sector. The President emphasized the importance of SHA registration in ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare services. He also highlighted the need for other counties to learn from Mombasa's success and implement similar initiatives.
The SHA registration drive is part of the government's efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and provide affordable medical care to citizens. By increasing enrolment under SHA, the government aims to reduce the financial burden of medical treatment on households and ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare services.
Ruto's visit to Mombasa and his praise for the county's SHA registration drive demonstrate the government's commitment to improving healthcare services in the country. The President's call for other counties to replicate Mombasa's success is expected to boost SHA registration nationwide and contribute to the achievement of the UHC agenda.
As the government continues to push for increased SHA registration, counties are expected to intensify their efforts to mobilize residents to enroll in the scheme. With Mombasa leading the way, other counties are likely to follow suit, ultimately contributing to the realization of the UHC agenda and improved healthcare services for all citizens.
Key points
- Mombasa County has registered over 1 million residents under the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme.
- The government has invested Ksh. 7.8 billion in providing medical cover for Mombasa residents enrolled under SHA.
- President Ruto has urged other counties to replicate Mombasa's success in SHA registration to expand access to healthcare services.
