Duale responds to reports of teachers’ Ksh1,200 daily limit in the new Mwalimu Medical Cover
Duale responds to reports of teachers' Ksh1,200 daily limit in the new Mwalimu Medical Cover
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that teachers are limited to Ksh1,200 per day under the revised health insurance scheme, Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover.
In an update on Monday, April 20, Duale explained that changes introduced in the scheme are not a reduction of benefits but a restructuring aimed at ensuring efficiency and accountability in the use of public funds.
“The reality is that the Mwalimu Cover under this administration is one of the most comprehensive health schemes in the public sector,” he said.
Duale detailed the scope of the medical cover, noting that teachers continue to enjoy substantial inpatient and outpatient benefits, alongside expanded access to healthcare facilities nationwide.
“Teachers now enjoy inpatient cover ranging from KSh 1 million to KSh3 million, outpatient cover of up to KSh450,000 and access to over 6,000 health facilities nationwide; services easily accessible through the Afyangu app,” he added.
Duale insisted that the benefits have not been reduced but are now governed by stricter controls to ensure sustainability and proper utilization.
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“What has changed is not the benefit, but the discipline in how public funds are used,” he concluded.
Elsewhere, this comes weeks after the Social Health Authority (SHA) suspended 12 hospitals over fraudulent claims.
Speaking on Saturday, April 4, in Garissa County, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the health facilities were suspended after they were flagged by forensic auditors.
The Health CS emphasized that he will protect resources meant for the treatment of Kenyans under the SHA scheme.
The suspended facilities include: Bungoma West Hospital, Baypharm Medical Center, Dawida Annex Hospital, Kerugoya Medical Center, and Raycos Health Center.
Others are Calvary Hope Medical center, Shamberere Dispensary, Kurafa Medical center, Umoja Three Medical center, and Pro Elite Westlands and Specialist Hospital.
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