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Senators have criticised the Social Health Authority (SHA) over claims that patients are required to contribute for a full year before they can access medical care.
The lawmakers, who were contributing to a statement sought by Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma, expressed concern that many Kenyans are being denied health services despite having made contributions, simply because they have not completed 12 months of payments.
“This situation undermines the fundamental rights enshrined in Article 43(1)(a) and Article 43(2) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which guarantee every person the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including access to health care services,” said Mwaruma.
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