The Government of Kenya, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has expanded the Cancer Benefit Package under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) – a major step toward improving access to quality and affordable cancer care for all Kenyans.
Appearing before the National Assembly Plenary Sitting, chaired by Speaker Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, presented a comprehensive report detailing progress made under the Cancer Benefit Package. The package supports patients throughout their cancer care journey ,from diagnosis and staging to treatment and palliative care.
According to Hon. Duale, coverage under SHA has been significantly strengthened by removing limits on treatment cycles within the annual benefit cap, ensuring fairness, flexibility, and continuity of care for patients. Currently, 140 health facilities across the country are contracted to provide comprehensive cancer services.
To date, 33,101 patients have benefited from the package, with KSh 5.8 billion
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