Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP), Didmus Barasa, has voiced concerns about the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), criticizing the current insurance scheme’s inability to adequately provide medical services to Kenyans.
Speaking during a visit to Kimilili and Webuye East constituencies in Bungoma County, Barasa expressed his dissatisfaction with President William Ruto’s approach to the NHIF, which he claims has been denying many citizens the medical attention they desperately need. According to Barasa, the current insurance framework is failing to meet the healthcare needs of Kenyans, with many struggling to access essential medical services.
“The National Health Insurance Fund is not providing the support it should to the people of this country. Kenyans are being released from hospitals without the necessary treatment because they cannot afford to pay,” Barasa stated.
In his address, the MP proposed several reforms aimed at improving the NHIF's effectiveness. He suggested that some items currently covered by the scheme should be removed in order to better allocate resources, which could help ensure more comprehensive healthcare coverage for the population.
Barasa also called on President Ruto to address the situation with urgency, urging that more financial resources be channeled to the Ministry of Health. "We need to prioritize healthcare. If the current system is failing to meet the needs of our citizens, we have to look for solutions," he emphasized.
Furthermore, Barasa encouraged collaboration among all stakeholders to help reform the NHIF and create a system that genuinely serves the health interests of the people. He warned that if the situation did not improve, the government might need to reconsider the scope and nature of coverage provided under the insurance scheme.
His remarks come amidst growing public concern over the adequacy of the NHIF, which many believe is not providing the necessary support to citizens. As the debate on healthcare reform intensifies, Barasa’s call for immediate action reflects the urgency of addressing the healthcare crisis affecting thousands of Kenyans.
With health services under pressure and the NHIF facing criticism, it remains to be seen whether the government will respond to these calls for reform and ensure that Kenyans receive the medical care they need.
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