Kenya: Health PS Kimtai Threatens to Shut Down Private Hospitals for SHA Non-Compliance

Private hospitals could face revocation of their licenses if they fail to comply with the Social Health Authority (SHA) regulations on outpatient services.

Health Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai made the declaration on Monday, March 17, sounding a warning to private hospitals which turned away patients seeking outpatient services.

Speaking during the launch and presentation of digitization devices in Embu County, Kimtai expressed concern over the reluctance of private healthcare…