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You will contribute to the social health fund even without a job

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SHA Chairperson Dr Timothy Olweny, June 18, 2024. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

Kenyans aged 25 years and above will be required to contribute to the new Social Health Authority (SHA) regardless of employment status.

According to the Ministry of Health, those who are not able to pay will be supported by either their parents or guardians or if not, the government will pay for their cover under indigents.

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