The Social Health Authority (SHA) has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to comply with Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements. The Authority announced the one-month extension on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, giving healthcare providers additional time to complete their system configuration and compliance processes. “Healthcare providers are hereby notified that the deadline for compliance
Many Kenyans remain confused about the differences between the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHCF). As a result, some people conclude that SHA does not work when a hospital asks them to pay for treatment or turns them away. However, these terms describe different parts
The Social Health Authority (SHA) SHA Lipa Pole Pole is a flexible payment model that allows Kenyans to pay their health insurance contributions gradually based on their income flow instead of paying the full amount upfront. Through the programme, members can activate their healthcare cover after making an initial contribution, receive a top-up amount for
