The debate on families being imposed to pay heavy bills after their family member dies has been in the public domain for quite sometime.
Nyali member of parliament introduced the bill to the parliament few weeks ago in which he highlighted how much top hospitals such as Referral Hospitals charge the family of the dead.
But it is a sigh of relief as the bill which was crucial has received support and it has sailed.
Kiambu politician Gladys Chania has called for the waiver of hospitals bills for patients in dire need.
Chania on Thursday criticised hospitals for subjecting needy patients to humiliations and actions such as detention over their inability to clear bills.
She argued that the social welfare offices in health facilities across the country should offer patients economical advice as well as sensitise them on the importance of insurance covers.
“Being poor is not a crime. Kenyans should not be subjected to the mercies of well-wishers. If it’s about health covers, let’s have our citizens be sensitised on insurance covers such as the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), Linda Mama, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) etc,” said Chania.