NHIF pays out Sh200m for heart surgeries in 8 months

NHIF CEO GEOFFREY MWANGI AT THE NATION CENTER DURING A PAST INTERVIEW. FILE PHOTO | CHRALES KAMAU| NMG

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has spent Sh200 million on heart surgeries since October, highlighting the growing cases of lifestyle diseases among Kenyans.

The State-owned health insurer set aside half a billion shillings for cardiac surgery with members of the fund enjoying a benefit of up to Sh1.5 million for heart operation.

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