HEALTHCARE
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Beyond Hospital Bills: Key Health Insurance Benefits You May Not Know
For many people, health insurance is associated with hospital admission, dental or optical services, surgery or protection against a large medical bill. But medical cover extends well beyond these situations, with some benefits designed for everyday healthcare, prevention and specialized needs that you may not immediately associate with insurance. Here are some worth checking in your policy: Health checks and wellness support You do not always have to be sick to use your medical cover. Some health plans provide outpatient health checks and wellness benefits that can support preventive care and help identify potential health concerns early. If your policy includes this benefit, check what the health assessment covers, where it can be accessed and how often you can use it. Vaccinations beyond routine childhood immunization Vaccination benefits can extend beyond the vaccines people commonly associate with childhood immunization. Depending on the policy, cover may include baby-friendly vaccines as well as outpatient vaccinations required for travel. For families, this can be an important benefit to understand, particularly when planning travel or keeping children up to date with recommended immunization. Family planning Some plans provide outpatient family-planning services. Understanding what is covered, the applicable limits and the healthcare providers available can help you make use of a benefit you may otherwise overlook. Support for conditions that existed before taking the cover A common assumption is that a medical condition that existed before taking insurance can never be covered. That is not necessarily the case across all policies. Some health plans provide inpatient cover for pre-existing conditions, subject to the terms, limits and waiting periods of the specific policy. This makes it important for customers to understand the actual terms of their cover rather than relying on assumptions. Care after leaving hospital Treatment does not necessarily end when a patient is discharged. Depending on the plan, post- hospitalization care may form part of the cover, helping cater for eligible follow-up treatment after an inpatient stay. Newborn care and complications around childbirth Maternity cover is often understood mainly in terms of antenatal care and delivery. However, some medical plans go further. Benefits can include newborn care, congenital conditions, childbirth-related complications and expenses associated with neonatal care and prematurity. Understanding these provisions before delivery can help you know what support may be available if a newborn requires specialized care. Mental health treatment Some plans provide inpatient psychiatric and psychotherapy treatment. This is particularly important because mental healthcare can require ongoing professional support rather than a single consultation. Emergency evacuation In an emergency, knowing what your medical cover provides can be just as important as having the insurance itself. Depending on the plan, emergency services may include evacuation or ambulance support. As a policyholder, you should understand the notification procedures, approved providers and circumstances under which these services apply. Why Equity Insurance With Equity Insurance, your cover goes beyond the familiar inpatient and outpatient benefits. It includes less-known benefits such as baby-friendly and travel vaccinations, wellness and health checks, family planning, eligible pre-existing conditions, post-hospitalization care, congenital and neonatal conditions, prematurity expenses, and inpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy treatment, subject to applicable terms and limits. This gives you access to healthcare support before, during and after illness, across a wider range of needs. Most importantly, getting covered does not necessarily mean paying the full premium at once. Equity Health Insurance allows you to pay in instalments, helping spread the cost of cover. Follow us on…
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Equity Afya Opens Second Standalone Pharmacy as It Targets Regional Expansion
Equity Afya has opened its second standalone pharmacy in Nairobi as it expands access to medicines and seeks to build a wider network of community-based healthcare services. The new outlet, located at Bruce House opposite Cardinal Otunga Plaza in Nairobi’s central business district, is the first Equity Afya pharmacy to be owned and operated by a franchisee. The…
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Bupa Kenya wraps Healthy Cities challenge with 17m steps
Bupa Global has concluded its first Healthy Cities Challenge in Kenya, with employees, customers, brokers and partners logging a combined 17,012,696 steps over the month-long campaign. The challenge ended with a community walk at Karura Forest, which brought together 130 participants. It formed part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities initiative, a global movement aimed at building healthier, more climate-resilient cities. The…
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Kenya Ranks Third in Youth Mental Health According to Sapien Lab Report
A new global analysis of nearly one million respondents across 84 countries showed that 41 percent of internet-enabled young adults aged 18 to 34 are experiencing what researchers describe as a “mental health crisis.” The findings point to declines in cognitive, emotional, social, and physical capacities that significantly affect young people’s ability to manage everyday challenges. Despite the concerning global…
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Circadia Skincare Officially Launches in Kenya
Circadia, the globally acclaimed American skincare brand, has officially entered the Kenyan market, bringing with it a new era of professional skincare for melanin-rich skin. The brand’s grand launch was marked by an exclusive event that brought together leading skin clinics, medical aesthetic practitioners, and beauty industry experts from across the country. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Peter T. Pugliese,…
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UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation Partner to Improve Maternal Health in Kenya
The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and the M-Pesa Foundation have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to advance quality and equitable access to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services in Kenya. The new collaboration will focus on strengthening the health system through enhanced access to emergency obstetric and newborn care, expanding access to skilled birth attendance, scaling…
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Equity Afya: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kenya with 134 Medical Centres and over 3.6 million Visits.
Affordable healthcare has remained one of the most pressing challenges for many Kenyan households for many years. This is due to a combination of factors, including inadequate funding, uneven resource distribution, and a weak health system. As a result, millions of Kenyans—particularly those in rural areas and urban low-income communities—continue to struggle with limited access to quality medical services. Equity…
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Equity Afya: Expanding Access to Affordable, High-Quality Healthcare Across Kenya and Beyond
Equity Afya, the healthcare franchise under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has been at the forefront of providing affordable and quality healthcare services across Kenya since its establishment in 2015. At its very core, Equity Afya was initially structured to meet the rising demand for quality medical care. Over time, it has experienced a remarkable growth with 127 outpatient medical…
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Equity Afya: Affordable, Quality Healthcare for Kenyan Households
The demand for high-quality and affordable healthcare services has always been a top priority for many households in Kenya. However, rising medical costs coupled with relatively low quality of services continue to hinder access to reliable healthcare solutions. However, Equity Afya, the healthcare franchise under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has stepped in to address this challenge, Providing affordable, accessible,…
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M-PESA Foundation hosts free medical camp in Kericho County
Over 3,000 residents in Kericho County have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation. The medical camp was hosted in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital at Kapcheluch Primary School, Belgut Sub-County, Kericho County. The camp offered an array of services, including eye care consultations, breast cancer screening, dental care, general doctor consultations,…
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Bolt Empowers Women Drivers with Wellness Workshop on Breast Cancer and Health Awareness
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was dedicated to fostering a supportive community and empowering drivers with the knowledge to prioritize their health, both on and off the road. The wellness workshop was designed…
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Campaign against FGM launched in Kenya
Sounding a clarion call against Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA and Anti-FGM Board Kenya joined hands to launch a collective fight to eradicate the human rights violation from the country through a creative campaign called “Break The Blade”. The campaign featured a symbolic breaking of the blade activity by Mrs. Bernadette Resian Loloju, Chief…
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Fidelity Shield Insurance launches ‘My Afya Shield’ digital product
Fidelity Shield Insurance has announced the launch of My Afya Shield, a health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya. This initiative reinforces Fidelity’s commitment to prioritizing preventive healthcare and enhancing wellness among its members. My Afya Shield offers an extensive range of benefits, including access to treatments, vaccines, counseling services, mental wellness support, rehabilitation services, and personalized wellness programs.…
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Old Mutual Health Revamps SME Health Insurance Product
Old Mutual Health, the health insurance arm of leading financial services provider, Old Mutual Group, has revamped its SME Health insurance product, taking into consideration the distinct needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The enhanced solution marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive healthcare coverage with unmatched benefits to SMEs and their employees. The revamp was guided by…
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iSpecimen expands provider network to enhance support for women’s health research
iSpecimen, an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, announced it has expanded its global provider network to help advance women’s health research. These strategic collaborations significantly expand the availability of high-quality tissue and biofluid specimens for studies on cervical, uterine and breast cancers; reproductive health; cardiovascular disease; autoimmune…
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Is AI the answer to Africa’s healthcare sector woes?
The African healthcare industry faces an immediate challenge: a dire shortage of skilled professionals, leading to alarmingly low doctor and nurse-to-population ratios in many countries. Training medical professionals, especially specialists like pathologists or oncologists, is a multi-year long process. Moreover, foundational education at the primary and secondary levels is crucial to supply tertiary institutions with a stream of candidates equipped…
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A dive into family planning and contraception methods according to WHO
There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases. Ensuring access for all people to their preferred contraceptive…
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KLM delivers additional COVID- 19 vaccines to Kenya
On Tuesday 17th August, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines delivered an additional 407,000 coronavirus vaccine doses of AstraZeneca to Nairobi Kenya, as the country gears towards vaccinating majority of the population. The arrival of these vaccines marks the much anticipated beginning of the end of the pandemic for the region. This shipment comes in at a very critical time in Kenya,…
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Bliss Healthcare appoints Dr. Gabriel Njue its New Chief Operating Officer
Bliss Healthcare Limited has appointed Dr. Gabriel Njue as its Chief Operating Officer, taking over from Dr. Selepe Percival from South Africa. Bliss Healthcare is the largest integrated network of outpatient Medical Centres in Kenya with 70 Medical Centres spread across 38 Counties in Kenya and serves over 80,000 patients monthly. Dr. Gabriel Njue holds a Bachelor of Medicine and…
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Pwani Oil supports preventive health campaign in Kwale County
Over 500 nurses in Kwale County are taking part in preventive health awareness activities targeting local communities as part of the International Nurses Week. The campaign, supported through a partnership by Pwani Oil, Kenya Professional Nurses Association (KPNA) and Naivas Supermarkets, is part of the International Nurses Week. It seeks to sensitize the rural communities in the county on disease prevention while…
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