The Social Health Authority has dismissed claims that it disbursed Sh20 million to a non-existent medical facility in Homa Bay County.

This follows social media reports that Nyandiwa Health Centre, a dispensary in West Kamagak Ward was receiving payments for medical services from SHA.

A report by a local daily however found that the facility ceased operations years ago.

But SHA Chief Executive Dr Mercy Mwangangi now claims that the payments were legitimate after undergoing strict verification by the Authority.