Uasin Gishu Health Services County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Abraham Serem has urged members of the public to register with the Social Health Authority.
This, the CECM said will enable them to unlock vital medical services.
Addressing a sensitization meeting with facility incharges in Eldoret City on November 6, 2024, Serem noted that access to essential healthcare under the new system requires registration and the payment of annual premiums.
“Registration is not just a formality, but it’s your gateway to comprehensive healthcare, and the more people who register, the stronger our healthcare services will become,” the county executive said.
He further pointed out the critical role of information dissemination in the initiative, encouraging facility in charges to educate their committee members about the numerous benefits of their membership.
“A well-informed community is empowered to make better health choices,” Serem said.
In addition, the health county executive assured that necessary medical equipment will be installed in facilities across the county.
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So far, 20 facilities have been earmarked for 24-hour service availability in a bid to enhance access to healthcare.
“This is our home, and health service is a calling. Therefore, I want to challenge healthcare workers to collaborate and provide the best services to their clients,” he said.
Meanwhile, Clinical Services Chief Officer Dr Joyce Sang noted that SHA aims to provide affordable healthcare services to all people including those with chronic illnesses, rehabilitation, screening, maternity and child health, oncology, medical imaging, and outpatient care.
“By enrolling to SHA, you will benefit from comprehensive emergency services, including ambulance evacuation and patient stabilization,” said Dr Sang.
Director of Health Services Dr Evans Kiprotich noted that the sensitization exercise will trickle down to community level inorder to ensure that all the people are registered.
A Kenyan can register for SHA by dialing *147# or visiting www.sha.go.ke.
