Social Health Authority

Social Health Authority National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a State Parastatal that was established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of Health.

The Social Health Authority (SHA) facilitates healthcare services from enlisted providers by pooling contributions, ensuring the equitable distribution of quality healthcare. The original Act of Parliament that set up this Fund in 1966 has over the years been reviewed to accommodate the changing healthcare needs of the Kenyan population, employment and restructuring in the health sector. Currently an NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 governs the Fund. The transformation of NHIF from a department of the Ministry of Health to a state of corporation was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency. The Fund's core mandate is to provide medical insurance cover to all its members and their declared dependants (spouse and children). The NHIF membership is open to all Kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than Ksh 1000. NHIF has 31 fully autonomous branches across the country. Each of these branches offers all NHIF services including payment of benefits to hospitals or members or employers. Smaller satellite offices and service points in district hospitals also serve these branches.

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Huduma bora za afya kwa kila mmoja. SHA iko kuhakikisha unapata matibabu unayohitaji kwa wakati.

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Quality healthcare when you need it most. SHA is here to support every step of your care journey.

The Social Health Authority, led by the Chairman of the SHA Board of Directors, Dr Abdi Mohammed, appeared before the St...
20/11/2025

The Social Health Authority, led by the Chairman of the SHA Board of Directors, Dr Abdi Mohammed, appeared before the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations (Police WIBA, GPA) to provide clarification on matters related to the National Police Service cover administered between January 2021 and December 2022, which included Group Life and WIBA benefits.

The meeting noted the importance of continued collaboration, and it was agreed that the National Police Commission, the National Police Service, the Social Health Authority and DOSH will convene to harmonise their positions and facilitate the processing of the outstanding payments.

Access quality surgical care when you need it. From minor procedures to major and specialised surgeries, SHA ensures you...
20/11/2025

Access quality surgical care when you need it. From minor procedures to major and specialised surgeries, SHA ensures you receive essential treatment and proper aftercare in accredited facilities.

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PO Box 30443, Kenya, Community Area
Nairobi
00100

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+254800720601

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