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Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has enrolled 20 million citizens into the new universal health insurance scheme as of June 2024, surpassing its target ahead of the July 1 mandatory enrollment date. Registration via mobile phone takes under 3 minutes, with contributions based on income. Over 4,000 public and private health facilities are accredited, including faith-based hospitals. The system covers surgery, chronic illness, maternity, and mental health. Early data shows a 35% drop in catastrophic health expenditures. The World Bank has pledged $400 million to support rollout, calling it a transformative step toward universal health coverage in Africa.