SHA To Partner With Overseas Healthcare Providers For Kenyans In Diaspora
Kenyans in need of specialist medical treatment that is not available in their home country may soon be able to receive healthcare services overseas thanks to a new government initiative.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) issued an advertisement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, inviting proposals from foreign healthcare providers to deliver specialist medical interventions to Kenyan patients.
This comes as the government works to close gaps in the local healthcare system, where certain complex medical operations are still unavailable.
Foreign hospitals and medical facilities have 14 days from the date of the advertisement to submit their applications through the authority’s proper channels.
The project focuses on recipients of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHC), the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), and the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).
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“The Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel is mandated to provide a comprehensive list of medical conditions not available in the country for overseas treatments,” the notice stated.
According to the advertisement, eligible overseas healthcare providers must meet stringent conditions, including legitimate certification from their country of origin and recognition by relevant Kenyan authorities.
They must also form collaborations with Kenyan healthcare facilities classified as Level V or VI under the Kenya Essential Package for Health (KEPH).
For the next seven years, SHIF beneficiaries will only be able to purchase services mentioned in the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel.
However, POMSF beneficiaries will access additional specialized treatments beyond the standard list, negotiated between SHA and the overseas provider.
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The costs will cover evaluation, laboratory investigations, imaging services, treatment, accommodation, and any medical transfers required during the treatment period.
“SHA reserves the right to verify submitted information, negotiate tariffs, and continuously empanel overseas facilities during the contract cycle,” Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority stated.
The advert highlights that the contracting notice will remain open and be updated periodically, with successful providers published in the Kenya Gazette and SHA website.
SHA To Partner With Overseas Healthcare Providers For Kenyans In Diaspora
