SHA Suspends Multiple Health Facilities Over Alleged Fraud

Why the Suspension Happened

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended several hospitals and clinics across Kenya for alleged fraudulent activities involving the authority. The decision was announced by SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi through a gazette notice issued on Thursday, August 8.

According to the statement, the affected facilities will not receive any benefits from SHA for the entire suspension period.

“In accordance with the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, the health facilities listed in the schedule shall not be entitled to any benefit from the Social Health Authority during the period of their suspension,” the notice stated.

Counties and Affected Hospitals

Homa Bay County

• Rachuonyo County Hospital
• Kotiende Medical Centre
• Nyatoto Health Centre
• Queen Rivers Medical Centre
• Archprime Medical Clinic Oyugis
• Torics Nursing Home

Nairobi County

• Salama Yard Medical Centre
• Vebeneza Medical Centre-Tassia
• ABM Specialized Hospital
• Imara Healthcare Centre
• Dolma Medical Center
• Lengo Medical
• St. Johns Hospital Ltd
• Edris Premier Hospital Limited
• Bristol Park Hospital Fedha
• Selacare Health Services

Bungoma County

• Nabulala Hospital
• The Webuye Hospital Limited
• Maxicare Sunrise Ltd Hospital
• Lifecare Hospitals Bungoma Ltd

Kakamega County

• Zion Ahadi Mediclinic – Butere
• Oasis Doctors Plaza Kakamega Limited

Other Counties

Other suspended facilities include:

• Vihiga: St. Mark Orthodox Hospital-Chavakali
• Busia: Tanaja Hospital Limited, Brimaxxa Hospital Limited
• Kajiado: Lemayian Hospital-Kitengela
• Wajir: Walalaha Nursing Home, New Manyalo Nursing Home
• Kisumu: Nissi Medical Centre, Dawa Front Healthcare Services
• Kilifi: Jambo Jipya Hospital-Mtwapa
• Mandera: Al-Masry Nursing Home Limited, Rhamu Dimtu Medical Center, Balanga Medical Center Limited, Care Connect Hospital, Al Shamsi Medical Centre Limited, Merti Nursing Home Limited, Zamzam Nursing Home Rhamu, Nibil Nursing Home Limited
• Kirinyaga: White Rose Medical Centre

What Happens Next?

The Social Health Authority says investigations will continue to determine the extent of the alleged fraud. Affected facilities may only resume operations with SHA benefits if cleared after the probe.

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