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Ministry of
Health
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Responsible for national health policy, public hospitals, NHIF, and disease surveillance.
Services
- ›Register for NHIF / Social Health AuthorityRegister for the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has replaced NHIF. All Kenyans aged 18+ are re…⏱ 1–3 working days💰 2.75% of gross salary (employed); income-based (self-employed)
- ›Register dependants under SHARegister your spouse and children as dependants under your SHA membership to extend health coverage …⏱ Instant (online)💰 Free
- ›Access HIV testing and counselling servicesFree HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is available at all public health facilities and many NGO-run…⏱ 1–2 hours💰 Free at public facilities
- ›Register a pharmaceutical product (PPB)Register a medicine, medical device, or cosmetic product with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) b…⏱ 90–180 working days💰 KES 50,000 – 200,000 (varies by product type)
Latest news
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Leadership
Cabinet Secretary
Deborah Barasa
Principal Secretary
Dr. Patrick Amoth (Ag.)
Topics
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