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The Mathematical Fallacy of Survival: Why Kenya’s New Health Framework is Failing Type 1 Diabetics
1 Jul 2026, 5:50 p.m. in Content Type: Advocacy Stories, Country: Kenya, The Right to Full Care: Other Essential Medicine Access & Universal Health Coverage by Chasia Lewis, T1International Kenya #insulin4all Chapter Leader
Chasia shares how living with type 1 diabetes inspired her to become an advocate for equitable access to diabetes care. Drawing on his own experiences and the realities faced by people with diabetes in Kenya, he highlights the shortcomings of the country's Social Health Authority (SHA) coverage and calls for urgent reforms to ensure insulin, essential supplies, and lifesaving care are accessible and affordable for all. Read more
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