- Mercy Mwangangi will now be charged with simplifying the Social Health Authority (SHA), a new health program that the public has over time, has doubts about it
- The Ministry of Health mentioned the experience and skills of over 15 years in the medical field in the decision to find him
- The position of CEO in Sha was temporarily held by Robert Ingasira, who replaced Elija Wachira following the suspension of the deceased for alleged lack of professionalism
The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Authority (SHA).
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Minister of Health Ministry Aden Duale He announced the appointment through an official statement on Friday, April 11.
Why did the Ministry of Health appoint Mercy Mwangangi to manage Sha
The Ministry cited the expertise of Mwangangi as a health professional and his experience of more than 15 years in the medical field as an incentive that prompted him to be appointed.
He is expected to increase his skills to achieve a new health program and restore public confidence in the face of dissatisfaction due to the operation of the system.
“We would like to announce the appointment of Mercy Mwangangi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Authority. Mwangangi, Health Financial and Policy Specialist and more than 15 years in the provision of universal health care (UHC), institutional reforms and the consolidation Next, ” Duale's statement was partially read.
Who is Mercy Mwangangi?
Until his appointment, Mwangangi served in Amref Health Africa as the Director -General of the Enhancement of Health Systems.
In Amref, Mwangangi was further charged with strengthening health funding and health safety investment across the continent.
Also in the scope of his work was to get funding for development support for basic health care and universal service expansion.
“The Ministry congratulates Mwangangi for his appointment and wishes him all the best as he becomes the first Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Authority (SHA). Duale said.
Mwangangi, he defeated more than 92 other Kenyans in the recruitment process was competitive.
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At the age of 40, Mwangangi holds a doctoral degree from the University of Nairobi (UON).
Came to be known in the 2020 Covid-19 era when retired President Uhuru Kenyatta When he appointed him to be the Administrative Secretary (CAS) of the Ministry of Health, similar to the Assistant Minister.
Mwangangi, as the chief executive of SH, is expected to improve the Sha despite public dissatisfaction.
Why are Kenyans dissatisfied with Sha
The new health plan that replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) emphasizes the three health funds that are; Community Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), primary health care fund, and emergency fund, chronic and important diseases.
The public has had reservations about him because of the many cases of lack of effectiveness that have left those seeking medical help through it in a critical situation.
Financial deficiencies are believed to be the main challenge of Sha.
Meanwhile, the position of the CEO of the scheme has been replaced by Robert Ingasira for a while.
Ingasira took the post from Elija Wachira, who also held the post until November 2024, when he was suspended for alleged misconduct.
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