Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from increased medical coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) after Parliament approved amendments raising the treatment limit from KSh400,000 to KSh800,000.
Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana said the changes were approved after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the Committee on Delegated Legislation, where he serves as Vice Chairperson.
According to the senator, the proposed amendments were made following a directive from President William Ruto aimed at strengthening SHA’s legal mandate to provide greater support for cancer patients.
“We approved the proposed regulations after receiving assurances that Kenyans will not be required to pay higher SHA contributions,” said Dr. Mungatana.
He noted that the new limit will significantly ease the financial burden faced by many families seeking cancer treatment and improve access to healthcare services for affected patients across the country.
The approval paves the way for SHA to cover cancer treatment costs of up to KSh800,000, double the previous limit of KSh400,000.
