Residents of Thange Ward have welcomed the county’s universal health coverage registration exercise, with many expressing optimism about its potential to ease the burden of medical expenses.
An elated Wambua Musau from the Utithi Cluster lauded Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s administration, describing the locally developed health financing framework as a thoughtful intervention. He said the programme is designed to enhance residents’ access to quality healthcare services while shielding families from financial strain caused by out-of-pocket medical costs.
Musau noted that many households in the area have long struggled to pay hospital bills, often turning to WhatsApp groups to raise funds.
“Hardly a week passes without contributions being sought for medical needs,” he said, adding that the collections are sometimes insufficient due to multiple simultaneous appeals within the community.
A team of health officials and county administrators visited Thange Ward, where they oversaw outreach and registration activities.
Residents from Kinyambu, Kalulu, Utithi and Kikunduku villages turned up in large numbers to enroll in the county’s universal health coverage program.
The exercise, which runs from Tuesday to Friday this week, also includes mass registration for the Social Health Authority (SHA).
