Kenyans seeking treatment for assault-related injuries, which require a P3 form from the police before accessing medical services, may soon be able to pay for the document using the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement on Wednesday during the Jukwaa la Usalama public engagement forum in Eldoret City following concerns raised by residents.
Citizens at the forum decried the current system, noting that it was both inconvenient and expensive to access urgent medical care due to delays in obtaining the P3 form - a crucial document in cases of assault and related incidents.
Some residents argued that the cost of obtaining a P3 form denies victims their constitutionally guaranteed right to access healthcare under Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya.
