Cancer screening equipment at a hospital in Nairobi. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, physicians develop a treatment plan based on the Ministry of Health’s treatment. guidelines. Cancer is not just a medical diagnosis; it is a financial and emotional crisis. The high costs of treatment, diagnostics, and supportive care often overwhelm families, forcing them to sell assets, deplete savings, or rely on perpetual borrowing and community fundraising to access care.Today, this is changing. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has introduced a fully coordinated pathway that guides patients from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, providing support at every stage.The Cabinet Secretary for Health…
Author: by DR MERCY MWANGANGI
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangagi addresses the media during her official report at SHA offices, Nairobi on June 3, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAIKenya is embarking on a historic journey of health reform. The Social Health Insurance (SHI) Act is a bold step towards actualising Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It forms a key pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which positions access to quality and affordable healthcare as a cornerstone of national development. BETA recognises that a healthy population is the foundation of a productive economy and that healthcare must be equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans, particularly…