Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the government will release a list of health facilities involved in fraud on June 14. He warned that the government will not protect any clinic or hospital found guilty of malpractice. Duale said the move is part of a clean-up aimed at restoring public trust in Kenya’s health system.
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Partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital
Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of a new partnership between the Ministry of Health and Aga Khan University Hospital, Duale said the “list of shame” will expose facilities that were previously operating under the old NHIF system but are now linked to corruption and fake claims.
The partnership, supported by the Social Health Authority (SHA), aims to help more Kenyans—especially the vulnerable—access life-saving surgeries such as kidney and heart operations. Duale emphasized that no Kenyan should suffer or die because they cannot afford treatment.
Crackdown on Unqualified Clinics
Duale added that the government is cracking down on unqualified doctors and non-compliant clinics. He urged all health providers to follow the law, stressing that enforcement is key to making Universal Health Coverage a reality in Kenya.
He praised Aga Khan University Hospital for setting a strong example and encouraged other public and private institutions to adopt the model. He also pushed for the full use of the new SHA Tariff and Benefits Package to make healthcare cheaper and easier to access.
Impact on Private Health Providers
Top officials, including Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, SHA Chairman Dr. Abdi Mohamed, and Aga Khan University President Dr. Sulaiman Shahbuddin, attended the event.
Earlier in March, Duale warned that many private clinics in residential areas could shut down once SHA becomes fully operational. He said 60% of these clinics were surviving only due to loopholes in the old NHIF system and would be exposed under the new reforms.
