Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale today held a bilateral meeting with the leadership of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), led by Chairperson Patrick Munuhe, to discuss measures aimed at improving the health and welfare of teachers under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The engagement follows earlier consultations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), as the Government continues to streamline the transition of 413,577 teachers to the new health financing framework.
During the meeting, the CS outlined key actions from the joint communiqué signed on 10 March 2026, focusing on strengthening service delivery, improving system efficiency, and ensuring teachers access quality healthcare under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).
Among the resolutions reached was the rollout of a continuous member education programme through the teachers’ national network, supported by a 24-hour toll-free helpline (0800 720 601 / Short Code 147) dedicated to teachers.
The initiative will guide members on updating portal information, understanding enhanced POMSF benefits, and using appropriate channels during emergencies. The meeting also agreed to introduce quarterly tripartite utilisation assessments to review data, monitor performance, and strengthen quality assurance across healthcare providers.
To enhance accountability, the CS also highlighted a digital incident reporting mechanism aimed at addressing fraud, double billing, and unauthorised charges outside SHA coverage.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi, DHA CEO Eng. Anthony Lenayara, KNUT Secretary-General Collins Oyuu, and TSC representative Chrisantus Odhiambo, among other officials.
By Anthony Solly
