Mercy Mwangangi officially assumes office as SHA CEO
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially taken over the reins at the Social Health Authority (SHA) as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially taken over the reins at the Social Health Authority (SHA) as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The handover ceremony was held at SHA headquarters on Tuesday, June 3, and was presided over by Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga.
Mwangangi succeeds Dr. Robert Ingasira, who served in an acting capacity.
“Today, during a press briefing held at the headquarters of the SHA, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr Ouma Oluga, officially introduced Dr Mercy Mwangangi, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the SHA, marking her first day in office,” SHA said.
During the event, both Oluga and Mwangangi asked Kenyans to take advantage of the recently introduced Lipa Pole Pole model for SHA contributions.
“Dr Oluga & Dr Mwangangi jointly urged Kenyans to take full advantage of the newly launched Lipa Pole Pole payment model, which provides a more flexible and affordable arrangement for settling SHIF,” SHA added.
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Mwangangi was appointed the new CEO SHA on Friday, April 11.
Health CS Aden Duale said the appointment followed a rigorous recruitment process, further highlighting Mwangangi’s extensive background in health policy and governance.
“Dr. Mwangangi, a health financing and policy expert with over 15 years of experience in universal health coverage (UHC), institutional reform, and health systems strengthening, a proven leader in health governance, resource mobilization, and strategic partnerships, with an exceptional track record of driving policy transformation and financing reforms in Kenya’s healthcare landscape, is poised to lead SHA into the next Chapter,” the statement read in part.
Duale expressed confidence in Mwangangi’s ability to lead the SHA effectively.
“The Ministry congratulates Dr. Mwangangi on her appointment and wishes her all the best as she becomes the first Chief Executive Officer for the Social Health Authority. We are confident that she has what it takes to steer SHA and deliver on the mandate of SHA,” the statement further read.
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