The pursuit of Universal Health Care is a priority for the current national administration. According to the 2021 FinAccess national survey and the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS 2022), only one out of every four Kenyans has access to health insurance. Upto 71% of the Kenyan population cite lack of affordability as the reason for low health insurance uptake, followed by 20% who lack knowledge and awareness. These should be important considerations in designing health insurance solutions. Discover how health financial solutions can be tailored to meet the needs and financial realities of women and households, click here: https://rb.gy/hioyvz #HealthFinance #InclusiveFinance
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No Need to Panic - Health Insurance Still Essential in the NHI Era Despite the enactment of the NHI Bill, there's no need for panic or rash decisions. Health insurance remains the most affordable way to access quality private healthcare in South Africa. Even with the NHI, health insurance products will continue to play a crucial role, complementing the public system and providing access to services that may not be included in the NHI benefit set. Staying informed and making thoughtful decisions is key to navigating this new healthcare landscape. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dGhYPXwf #essentialemployeebenefits #eebopinionpiece #healthcare #southafrica #nationalhealthinsurance #health #nhi
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Access to healthcare services 🏥and financial protection are made possible in large part by health insurance. 😷Even with the continuous advancements in healthcare around the globe, a sizable segment of the population lacks health insurance. 😢 The causes of this phenomenon are investigated, together with World Health Organization (WHO) reports on health insurance and the consequences of people falling below the poverty line 🥺as a result of unimaginable medical costs and hospital stays.🌟 Read the complete article, follow the link 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/ecRgBEHv #trending #link #morinsurance #insurance #insuranceagents #hdfc #lic #starhealth #lifeinsurance #healthinsurance #personalaccident #personalaccidentinsurance #criticalillness #criticaldiseaseinsurance #travelinsurace #protectyourlife #insuranceagent #insuranceagents #manipalcigna #nivabupa #nivabupahealthinsurance #hdfcergohealth #hdfclife #carehealthinsurance #maxlifeinsurance #licinsurance #protectyourlovedoves #YourSafetyOurMission #yoursafetyourpriority
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