Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that teachers are limited to Ksh1,200 per day under the revised health insurance scheme, Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover. 

In an update on Monday, April 20, Duale explained that changes introduced in the scheme are not a reduction of benefits but a restructuring aimed at ensuring efficiency and accountability in the use of public funds.

“The reality is that the Mwalimu Cover under this administration is one of the most comprehensive health schemes in the public sector,” he said.

Duale detailed the scope of the medical cover, noting that teachers continue to enjoy substantial inpatient and outpatient benefits, alongside expanded access to healthcare facilities nationwide.

“Teachers now enjoy inpatient cover ranging from KSh 1 million to KSh3 million, outpatient cover of up to KSh450,000 and access to over 6,000 health facilities nationwide; services easily accessible through the Afyangu app,” he added.

Duale insisted that the benefits have not been reduced but are now governed by stricter controls to ensure sustainability and proper utilization.

“What has changed is not the benefit, but the discipline in how public funds are used,” he concluded.