Kenya's Private Hospitals Face Crisis as Delayed NHIF Payments Disrupt Services

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    Kenyans seeking medical services in rural and urban private hospitals may soon face disruptions due to severe financial constraints, primarily caused by delayed National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) payments. A new survey by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of kenya (RUPHA) reveals that 82% of private and faith-based health facilities have scaled down operations, leading to staff cuts, voluntary resignations, and reduced service delivery.