According to him, Kenyans who are using SHA have not raised complaints, and the negative comments being pushed in public are mainly from politicians searching for talking points.
Duale argued that the same leaders who are condemning SHA were silent when the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) struggled for years without delivering meaningful results.
He said the change to SHA was necessary because the old system was no longer working for ordinary citizens, especially those seeking treatment in public and private hospitals.
The CS pointed out that SHA has already shown strong performance within its first year.
He revealed that the authority has collected Ksh 81 billion, a figure he says clearly shows public confidence in the new model.
In comparison, he noted that NHIF never managed to surpass Ksh 51 billion in collections, even after operating for many years.
Duale said this difference proves that SHA is more efficient and better structured to support Kenya’s healthcare system.
He added that the funds collected will help improve service delivery, expand coverage, and ensure that more Kenyans can access treatment without struggling to pay.
He urged leaders to stop politicizing health reforms and instead support efforts aimed at strengthening medical care for all citizens.
Duale emphasized that health is a basic right and should not be turned into a field for political battles.
He insisted that the government is committed to building a fair and reliable system that works for both the poor and the employed.
