Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a final warning to healthcare providers involved in insurance fraud.

In a statement on Monday, August 25, 2025, Duale indicated that, apart from closing down hospitals, the Ministry of Health will hold the individual doctors and healthcare practitioners accountable for their actions that result in the loss of money meant for healthcare.

“To all healthcare providers: consider this a final warning. We are watching. Any facility, doctor, or patient found to be involved in fraudulent activities will be held liable and face the full force of the law,” Duale warned.

Prosecute perpetrators

“We have already initiated the process to recover paid monies and will involve law enforcement to prosecute perpetrators.”

Duale equally called on members of the public to report incidents of fraud to a toll-free number, noting that increased vigilance would significantly curb fraud.

“I call upon all Kenyans to continue with this spirit of social accountability and vigilance. Please work with us to ensure that every cent of public money is used prudently for its intended purpose: to provide legitimate, quality healthcare to all,” Duale urged.

Report fraud

“Report any concerns or information regarding fraudulent activities to SHA through the toll-free number 147. Your participation is vital in protecting our social health insurer and securing a healthier future for our nation.”

He equally revealed that the Ministry of Health was in the process of establishing an anti-fraud action with insurance service providers.

“Our strategy is to build a robust, corruption-proof system. On 18th August, I hosted the Chief Executive Officers of leading medical insurance companies, including Jubilee Health Insurance, AAR Insurance, and Old Mutual, to discuss bridging the financial gap in healthcare. We agreed to establish a Joint Anti-Fraud Action to crack down on malpractice and strengthen collaboration,” Duale stated.

“I want to be clear: our work has just begun. We will not rest until every Kenyan has access to quality, affordable, and dignified healthcare, free from the burden of fraud.”