Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has dismissed claims published by the Daily Nation that a resident was denied Social Health Authority (SHA) coverage at the Naivasha Sub-County Hospital over the status of her sickness.
The reports claimed that SHA declined to authorise the procedure because the tumour had not reached a certain size.
The report moreover noted that the patient’s employer was left with no option but to pay Ksh33,500 in cash for the surgery.
Kihika fires back at Daily Nation over SHA surgery denial claims. Photo: Courtesy.
However, in a statement released on Wednesday, July 2, Kihika clarified that there is no official record of such a patient or surgery at the facility.
“I wish to clarify that there’s no record of the patient named in the media report at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital, nor has such lipoma surgery been reported at the facility. Our hospitals maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of care,” she stated.
The county boss further noted that all hospitals in Nakuru County strictly follow SHA protocols and have successfully carried out similar procedures under the programme.
“All Nakuru County hospitals adhere to SHA protocols and have successfully performed similar procedures under these guidelines, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes,” Kihika noted.
Kihika concluded by urging the public and the media to exercise caution and verify such claims through the proper channels before publishing or acting on them.
