Only 10% of Kenya’s population enjoys the benefits of health insurance. The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage makes up 70% of the market share and patronage is mostly limited to those in formal employment. Whereas public health facilities are affordable, they are beset by frequent stock outs, understaffing and negative perception of quality of healthcare due to chronic underfunding. This perception presents a significant barrier to access of healthcare, with 44% of Kenyans who are ill but do not choose to seek care, citing costs as a barrier for accessing desirable (private sector) healthcare.
Only 10% of Kenya’s population enjoys the benefits of health insurance. The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage makes up 70% of the market share and patronage is mostly limited to those in formal employment. Whereas public health facilities are affordable, they are beset by frequent stock outs, understaffing and negative perception of quality of healthcare due to chronic underfunding. This perception presents a significant barrier to access of healthcare, with 44% of Kenyans who are ill but do not choose to seek care, citing costs as a barrier for accessing desirable (private sector) healthcare.
Only 10% of Kenya’s population enjoys the benefits of health insurance. The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage makes up 70% of the market share and patronage is mostly limited to those in formal employment. Whereas public health facilities are affordable, they are beset by frequent stock outs, understaffing and negative perception of quality of healthcare due to chronic underfunding. This perception presents a significant barrier to access of healthcare, with 44% of Kenyans who are ill but do not choose to seek care, citing costs as a barrier for accessing desirable (private sector) healthcare.