“Don’t Pay Anything When You Go to Hospital”: Ruto Says Government Has Fully Covered Primary Healthcare Services for Kenyans"

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“Don’t Pay Anything When You Go to Hospital”: Ruto Says Government Has Fully Covered Primary Healthcare Services for Kenyans"


President William Ruto has reiterated that Kenyans seeking primary healthcare services should not be asked to pay any money at public health facilities, saying the government has already taken up the cost through the country's new healthcare financing system. 

Speaking on the government's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the President emphasized that all primary healthcare services offered at Level 1, 2 and 3 facilities—including dispensaries, health centres and community health units—are funded through the Primary Health Care Fund under the Social Health Authority (SHA). This means patients seeking outpatient services such as consultations, treatment for common illnesses, laboratory tests and basic diagnostic services should receive care free of charge. 

"Don't pay anything when you go to hospital," the President said, insisting that no Kenyan should be turned away or charged for services that the government has already committed to finance. He further urged citizens to report facilities that continue imposing illegal charges on patients seeking primary healthcare services. 

The President's remarks form part of the government's broader push to achieve Universal Health Coverage by ensuring that every Kenyan, regardless of their financial status, can access essential medical services without suffering financial hardship. Under the new system, the government also pays health insurance contributions for vulnerable citizens who cannot afford to contribute to SHA. 

According to President Ruto, the government has continued releasing billions of shillings to hospitals and health facilities to ensure smooth service delivery and to prevent Kenyans from selling property or sinking into debt to settle medical bills. Recently, the government announced additional funding to settle claims and support the implementation of the healthcare reforms. 

The President maintained that accessible and affordable healthcare remains one of his administration's key priorities, arguing that quality medical care should be a right enjoyed by all Kenyans and not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. 

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