The Ministry of Health has suspended 27 hospitals over fraudulent NHIF claims. The fraudulent claims are estimated to have cost the NHIF Sh. 171 million in losses. The suspended hospitals are:
Jekim Hospital in Nkubu, Meru County, Jekim Medical Centre, Joy Nursing and Maternity in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Amal Hospital, Beirut Pharmacy and Medical Centre, and St. Peter’s Orthopedic and Surgical Specialty in Nairobi’s Kangemi area.
Afya Bora Hospital in Mwea, Charity Medical Centre, Queens and Kings Hospital, Chest and Skin Clinic, Kiritiri Medical Healthcare, Tunza Medical Services, Familia Bora Medical, and Naivasha Quality Healthcare.
Bingwa Family Clinic, Elburgon Nursing Home, Nyamira Jamii Medical, St. Joseph Shelter of Hope, Equity Afia in Buruburu, Lenmek Hospital, Muranga High School Dispensary, Mathingira Medical Centre, Ruai Medical Centre and Thuti Medical Clinic.
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“The 27 hospitals were found to be involved in fraudulent activities, resulting in a loss of Sh. 171m. Extrapolating this to the total population of 8,886 hospitals, it is estimated that approximately 3,440 might have been engaged in fraudulent activities, potentially exceeding Sh. 20 billion in losses from about 40 per cent fraudulent hospitals,” said Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha.