
HEALTH CABINET SECRETARY PAYS A VISIT TO NAKURU COUNTY.
Health CS Commends Nakuru County for Proactive measures on Dialysis Service.
By James Munyua

The Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah Barasa, has commended Nakuru County for its proactive stance in providing dialysis services to patients previously denied such care by private healthcare providers during the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Health Insurance (SHI) scheme.
During a courtesy call to the Deputy Governor H.E David Kones, Dr. Barasa reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges associated with the SHI implementation.
She emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that citizens can benefit from the enhanced healthcare services offered by both public and private hospitals under the new scheme.
Dr. Barasa’s visit to Nakuru County included an evaluation of the progress made in SHA rollout across various healthcare facilities.
Accompanied by County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura and officials from SHA, she later visited Sublime Hospital, a private facility located in the city center, and the Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital, where she and a team from SHA provided detailed explanations of the advantages of the scheme to patients and to public health facilities.
“To further enhance understanding and adoption of the SHI scheme, the National Government in collaboration with the Counties will expanded sensitization training programs for healthcare workers and increased community engagement initiatives,” Dr. Barasa noted.
These initiatives will aim to educate healthcare professionals and the general public about the benefits of SHA and address any concerns or misconceptions regarding the scheme.
On his part Deputy Governor Kones noted that Nakuru County will continue to work closely with the National Government and Social Health Authority (SHA) in resolving the challenges associated with the SHA transition to ensure equitable access to enhanced healthcare services to all the County residents and those from outside who seek Healthcare Services in the County.
County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura, Roselyn Mungai (CECM Health Services) Dr. Mwangi Murima (Chief Officer, Medical Services),
Director Admin & Planning, Dr. Joy Mugambi. Director Medical Services,Dr. Daniel Wainaina were present.
Also present were SHA representatives, among other National Government Officials led by Senior Deputy County Commissioner of Nakuru Town East, Mr. Were Simiyu and other County Government officials.