Government Disburses KSh 7.7 Billion for PHC, Cracks Down on Health Fraud
Government Disburses KSh 7.7 Billion for PHC, Cracks Down on Health Fraud
Government Disburses KSh 7.7 Billion for PHC, Cracks Down on Health Fraud

Government Disburses KSh 7.7 Billion for PHC, Cracks Down on Health Fraud

MoH News / Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:47

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The Government has disbursed KSh 7.7 billion under Primary Health Care (PHC) to boost Kenyaโ€™s Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale announced during a press briefing at Afya House. He emphasised that the Ministry has stepped up its crackdown on fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA).

The CS revealed that since the rollout of Taifa Care, over KSh 10.6 billion in fraudulent claims have been rejected, insisting that every shilling in the Social Health Insurance Fund must go to genuine, life-saving healthcare. He warned fraudulent providers, patients, and facilities that they will face prosecution and recovery of funds, urging Kenyans to report suspected fraud via SHAโ€™s toll-free number 147.

Hon. Duale added that the Ministry is working with insurers including Jubilee Health, AAR, and Old Mutual to establish a Joint Anti-Fraud Action, aimed at safeguarding public resources while strengthening accountability and transparency in the health sector.

The CS was accompanied by PS Dr. Ouma Oluga, DG Dr. Patrick Amoth, KMPDC CEO Dr. David Kariuki, SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, Digital Health Agency CEO Eng. Anthony Lenayara, and SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed.