Ministry of Health (Kenya) (2025) Government website / press release

Ministry of Health, Insurers Agree on Joint Anti-Fraud Action

Ministry of Health, Kenya

Ref: SRC-004-KEN-001

https://www.health.go.ke/ministry-health-insurers-agree-joint-anti-fraud-action

Accessed: 10/31/2025

Summary

Press release dated 18 August 2025 reporting bilateral meeting between MoH and medical insurance CEOs agreeing on anti-fraud measures including biometric verification, joint audits, and shared database of fraudulent providers. Describes Taifa Care reforms, complementary coverage arrangements, shared claims and data platform linked to SHA's centralised system, and aligned empanelment standards. References Digital Health Act (2023) and Data Protection Act (2019).

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Ministry of Health (2025). Ministry of Health, Insurers Agree on Joint Anti-Fraud Action. Nairobi: MoH. Available at: https://www.health.go.ke/ministry-health-insurers-agree-joint-anti-fraud-action (Accessed 31 Oct 2025).

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