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Why healthcare remains unaffordable for many Kenyans despite SHA reforms

Healthcare affordability is emerging as a major concern for Kenyans, with the rising cost of treatment, medicines and insurance placing pressure on households already struggling with the cost of…

  • Out-of-pocket payments make up 25% of Kenya's healthcare spending in 2023.
  • User fees increased from 28% in 2018 to 51% in 2024, discouraging healthcare use.
  • SHA reform registered 32.3 million people, but affordability remains a challenge.

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