Court of Appeal suspends orders blocking Social Health Insurance Act, Primary Health Care Act, and Digital Health Act.
Justices Patrick Kiage, Pauline Nyamweya, and Grace Ngenye lift restrictions on implementation.
Ruling states case poses danger to health rights of countless citizens not involved in matter.
“The confusion and risk to citizens pending appeal is a price too dear to pay,” says ruling.
However, sections of Social Health Insurance Act remain suspended pending appeal.
Sections include registration and contribution requirements for accessing public services.
Access to healthcare services also dependent on contributions to Social Health Insurance Fund.
Mandatory unique identification for health services provision also remains suspended.
Social Health Insurance Act to replace National Health Insurance Fund and establish new funds.
Funds include Primary Healthcare Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund, and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.
Employed Kenyans to pay 2.75 per cent towards insurance.
“The suspension is a necessary step to protect the health rights of our citizens,” comment from mwananchi.
Citizens express mixed reactions to the suspension of certain sections.
“This is a positive development that will improve access to healthcare,” says one citizen.
However, others express concern about the impact on public services and individual contributions.
The appeal hearing is scheduled for a later date.
