The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has denied all rumors and allegations insinuating that it has gotten rid of free maternal health care to all expectant women. NHIF said the project which was dubbed Linda mama was as operational as before.
The project was brought to light by former president Uhuru Kenyatta during his tenure as the 4th president of Kenya improve access and quality of maternal, newborn and child health care services towards attainment of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Agenda.
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In a press statement released by the NHIF this is what the institution had to say.
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"Attention is drawn to recent false social media messages purporting the discontinuity of the government-funded Linda Mama program. NHIF wishes to assure the public that the cover is still active as mothers continue to benefit massively," the statement reads in part.
"The program, funded by the Government of Kenya, targets expectant women and alms at reducing maternal and child deaths. In addition, the program ensures mothers do not struggle with paying medical bills during pregnancy and childbirth and encourages them to seek the services of a skilled birth attendant."
According to NHIF, once expectant mothers register for the programme by dialing *155# on their phones or by downloading the 'MY NHIF' app, their membership is activated at any clinic, once their pregnancies are confirmed and this will see them bestowed with a one-year cover that caters for 'four antenatal visits, normal or Caesarean section delivery, three postnatal care visits and vaccines for the child'.
NHIF likewise warned Kenyans against believing anything that they read on social media.
"The Fund, therefore, urges the public to Ignore the false messages shared online," said the healthcare provider.
