Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has relinquished medical bills worth over Ksh. 2,5 million to facilitate the discharge 0f 81 stranded mothers across four hospitals due to arrears.
CEO of Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital Martin Wafula confirmed that the Governor cleared bills for 25 mothers.
The bills were cleared through Social Health Authority (SHA) worth Ksh. 987, 345.
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The bill for the 25 mothers was Ksh. 987,345. We decided to pay for them through SHA. We registered them for one year at a cost of Ksh. 120,000.
The CEO said.
SHA will clear the outstanding bill and help them understand why they need it, so they can continue to pay for it in the future.
Wafula added.
A total of 17 mothers were discharged at Mbagathi Hospital after their medical bills worth Ksh.782,100 were cleared.
Governor Sakaja also cleared a bill of 28 mothers at Pumwani maternity hospital after settling their arrears totaling Ksh. 420,000 as was confirmed by Christine Kiteshu.
He further cleared the bill of 11 mothers at Mutuini County Hospital where 11 mothers were discharged after clearing the arrears of 330,000.
Our hospitals are now better managed by CEOs heading the Level 5 facilities which has attracted more patients. We cannot turn away mothers in need simply because they cannot pay.
The Governor stated as he reassured his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access.
