Homa Bay County residents have been urged to accelerate their registration with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to ensure better planning and service delivery in the health sector. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo noted that while the county has a population of 1.3 million, only about 650,000 people are currently registered, leaving nearly half of the residents unenrolled. Omollo highlighted that registration is crucial for staffing health facilities adequately, ensuring essential drugs are available, and equipping centers with necessary medical resources.
To facilitate enrollment, Community Health Promoters have been deployed across all villages, supported by local chiefs and assistant chiefs who are assisting residents who have yet to register. Speaking during the burial of the late Mzee Wasonga Mboya in Omindi village, Karachuonyo, Omollo emphasized the benefits of SHA, including reduced healthcare costs for families and improved access to essential services. He also highlighted progress in key sectors such as education, agriculture, water provision, and infrastructure, stressing that universal health coverage and government programs can only reach everyone if residents participate actively.
Omollo further outlined upcoming initiatives, including the planned recruitment of 100,000 teachers by January and ongoing road and water projects across Homa Bay County. He urged residents to take the SHA registration process seriously, noting that enrollment directly impacts resource allocation, healthcare planning, and the overall improvement of county health services. The call comes as the government continues to expand access to healthcare and social services nationwide, aiming for comprehensive coverage and equitable development.