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.

18/12/2025

18/12/2025
Dr. Philip Kirwa, CEO of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), today paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, C...
18/12/2025

Dr. Philip Kirwa, CEO of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), today paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration, reviewing ongoing reforms, and aligning efforts to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare under Universal Health Coverage.

16/12/2025
16/12/2025

The Tharaka-Nithi County activation, which kicked off three days ago, reaches its climax today with an official launch b...
16/12/2025

The Tharaka-Nithi County activation, which kicked off three days ago, reaches its climax today with an official launch by Hon. Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Health.
We have so far engaged communities across Chuka, Chogoria, Magutuni, Kaanwa, Kathwana, Marimanti, and Tunyai, providing vital health services at Chuka and Chogoria Level 5 Hospitals, Magutuni Level 4 Hospital, and local markets.
H.E. Onesmus Muthomi Njuki, Governor of Tharaka Nithi County, hosted the CS today at his office ahead of the launch. He was also accompanied by Dr Mercy Mwangangi, SHA CEO, and Eng. Anthony Lenaiyara, DHA CEO.

Tharaka Nithi County Governor, H.E. Hon. Muthomi Njuki, receiving the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, the...
16/12/2025

Tharaka Nithi County Governor, H.E. Hon. Muthomi Njuki, receiving the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, the Principal Secretary Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, SHA CEO, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, and DHA CEO, Eng. Anthony Lenaiyara.

Good morning, residents of Tharaka Nithi County! We're excited to spend the day with you across several locations today:...
15/12/2025

Good morning, residents of Tharaka Nithi County! We're excited to spend the day with you across several locations today:
* Chuka Level 5 Hospital
* Chogoria Level 5 Hospital
* Magutuni Level 4 Hospital
* Kaanwa Market
* Chuka Market
* And along the roadshow caravan route passing through Chuka Town, Kaanwa, Kathwana County Headquarters, Marimanti, Tunyai, Magutuni, and Chogoria.
Join us there.

Join us in Tharaka Nithi County this week as we bring services directly to your community! Our outreach has started toda...
14/12/2025

Join us in Tharaka Nithi County this week as we bring services directly to your community! Our outreach has started today, and there are access services near you.
Today we were at;
* Chuka Town and surrounding areas.
* Chuka Level 5 Referral Hospital. Our roadshow team is on the ground, engaging residents, providing public sensitization, and offering on the spot registration. We look forward to engaging with you!

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PO Box 30443, Kenya, Community Area
Nairobi
00100

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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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