Staff within the Ministry of Health found to be directly or indirectly stifling efforts to better the Social Health Authority(SHA) could face the sack, according to new Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Duale, while speaking at Adams Arcade Mosque during Eid ul-Fitr celebrations on Sunday, vowed to crack down on cartels whom he accused of deliberately sabotaging the government's efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage(UHC).
According to Duale, he had already engaged with President William Ruto on his mandate in his new docket, with the President endorsing his decision to do whatever it takes to ensure SHA works. "With the commitment of the President and my commitment, I want to assure Kenyans that universal healthcare is for all citizens," the CS announced.
An image of a vehicle attached to the Social Health Authority (SHA) Kenyans.co.ke He added, "For those with personal interests, they better come to their senses and decide whether they want to work for citizens or work for themselves." Nearly six months after the rollout of SHA, the country is yet to fully embrace the new healthcare system, with the government battling a spate of issues, including public stigma.
