The Mountain Journal
Murang’a County Government will this year spend in excess of Sh240 million to support less fortunate families in accessing improved health care through Kang’ata Care/NHIF programme.
In the first phase of 2022/2023, the assembly allocated Sh160 million that supported 20,000 households with a projected population of 100,000.
In the past three days, the county government is validating details of the applicants interested to be supported by the health care programme following an additional Sh80 million by the county assembly.
During the last Devolution Conference, Murang’a County Government was awarded a trophy on the implementation of Kang’ata Care that gives the family of the deceased member Sh100,000 to help in the burial preparations.
Launching the programme, Deputy Government Stephen Munania said the programme initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata is designed to support the less privileged members in the community to ensure they access treatment when they fall sick.
“ This is a unique programme that has listed the persons with terminal diseases, the elderly, disabled persons, orphaned children to be supported after a study revealed many were suffering due to lack of money to seek treatment in public and private facilities,” said Munania.
Health CEC Dr Fredrick Mbugua said the registration of the persons interested to be included in the programme is being conducted in the polling centres.
“ There are details being sought before one is listed in the Kang’ata Care/ NHIF programme,” said Mbugua.
Jane Nyambura, a resident of Kimorori ward said she was interested following her disability condition after she was involved in a road accident 10 years ago.
“Am always at home with my children supporting me with basic needs. I need to be part of the Kang’ata Care programme as my children are not well off,” said Nyambura in her 60’s.
James Mwaura a resident of Kangari said it would be prudent if all those attaining age of 70 are listed in the health care programme, as they are persons in dire need of improved medical care.
“Majority of the elderly in the tea growing area due to extreme cold frequently visit the health facilities for treatment, thus need to be part of the programme,” said Mwaura.
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