Compelling Kenyans to be members of the National Hospital Insurance Fund was necessary for its sustainability, CEO Peter Kamunyo has said. Even motor vehicle insurance, if it was not mandatory, most Kenyans, myself included, would not pay,” Kamunyo said. The fund seeks to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable and quality health insurance for all Kenyan citizens. “Only those with a chronic need continue paying, but if your need has been met, you go.”The CEO said only 2 per cent of Kenyans are covered by private insurers. On the agenda are the health sector's legislative reforms, Universal Health Coverage, Covid-19 updates, NHIF and other medical insurance schemes.

Source: The Star January 21, 2022 03:52 UTC