Established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a social health insurance scheme with a mandate to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable, and quality health insurance for all Kenyan citizens. It functions by collecting mandatory contributions from workers in the formal sector and voluntary contributions from those in the informal sector or in retirement. These funds are then used to cover medical expenses for its members at accredited healthcare facilities across Kenya. As of 2024, the NHIF is undergoing a major legislative transition, with its functions set to be taken over by the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

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