Kenya: Govt Affirms No Kenyan Has Been Turned Away From Faith-Based Facilities

Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services Harry Kimtai on Monday confirmed that none of the patients reported to have been turned away at hospitals were from faith-based facilities.

In a statement by the Ministry of Health, the PS reported that he had met with religious leaders at Ufungamano House to discuss challenges in transitioning to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

The major concern noted during the meeting was outstanding debts owed by the now outlawed National Health Insurance…