Speaking during the Jamhuri day celebration at Uhuru Garden Nairobi, president william Ruto, took time to provide a clear picture of the government’s efforts to improve healthcare access for all Kenyans through the Taifa Care program.
According to the president, the government had already made significant strides in the transition towards universal healthcare.
This is part of a broader effort that has already seen 5.6 million citizens moved from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to this new, expansive system.
“Under Taifa Care, our inclusive, universal, efficient, and transparent healthcare service model, we are implementing a transition on an unprecedented scale. We have successfully transitioned 5.6 million citizens from the National Health Insurance Fund and registered 11 million Kenyans under the Social Health Insurance Fund. This means that, in just two months, 11 million Kenyans who previously lacked access to healthcare services are now registered, with the registration process going on full steam in every part of Kenya.”
The President moreover commended counties like Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Bomet, Embu, and Lamu for their exceptional efforts in registering citizens under the program.
He also urged citizens from counties such as Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, West Pokot, and Turkana to mobilise and take full advantage of this opportunity.
He further addressed the key challenges faced by previous systems by accurately determining the cost of healthcare services and products, ensuring that resources are properly allocated for equipment and facility improvements.
The head of state also highlighted the scale of this project, noting that no public service delivery initiative in Kenya’s history has been as ambitious as Taifa Care. The program aims to provide efficient, effective, affordable, and sustainable healthcare to all citizens.
“No public service delivery project of this scale and ambition has ever been undertaken in the history of our country. We are confident that we will quickly surpass the 16.5 million citizens so far registered and provide all Kenyans with high quality healthcare that is efficient, effective, affordable and sustainable.”
Ruto encouraged citizens who have already registered to share their positive experiences, as many find that the system addresses their concerns and meets their healthcare needs.
