Kenya forms committee to revise health insurance to improve access and sustainability.

Kenya's government is forming a committee to revise its Social Health Insurance system to ensure its sustainability and improve healthcare access. The Social Health Authority (SHA) now covers ICU and HDU services with daily fees at different hospital levels, though patients may face extra costs if charges exceed set limits. The initiative aims to provide equitable healthcare access, with the president affirming progress on the Taifa Care program despite initial skepticism.

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