A teacher has raised concerns over new administrative requirements under the Social Health Authority (SHA) that initially appeared to require proof of marriage before accessing government-funded IVF treatment, sparking debate over eligibility rules and reproductive healthcare access. The teacher, who has been managing blocked fallopian tubes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), says she had hoped
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has introduced In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) Mwalimu Comprehensive Cover, expanding access to reproductive healthcare for eligible members and their spouses. The service now operates at The Nairobi West Hospital, effective April 24, 2026. TSC set strict conditions for access to the new benefit. “Access