President William Ruto on Friday officially opened the General Service Unit (GSU), Healthcare Centre at the Social Health Authority Block in Embakasi, Nairobi.

The facility which is set to strengthen access to healthcare for officers and their families was launched during the 50th GSU Recruits Passing-Out Parade where the Head of State is presiding over the event.

Speaking at the ceremony, President William Ruto at the 50th GSU Recruits Passing-Out Parade in Embakasi, Nairobi said that through Usalama Cover under the Social Health Authority, more than 138,000 police and prison officers and their eligible dependants have been brought under a dedicated medical scheme.

The cover also provides access to outpatient and inpatient care, surgery, maternity, chronic and pre-existing conditions, as well as specialist, dental, optical, and diagnostic services.

“Officers are no longer restricted to a narrow network of designated facilities and can access eligible services nationwide, with digital approvals processed in less than 15 minutes,” said President Ruto.

The newly built Social Health Authority (SHA) block at the GSU Health Centre will further strengthen access to care. The police service is also expected to expand mental-health and psychosocial support to officers suffering from trauma.

Speaking during a full-dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja, commended the recruits for their discipline, commitment and teamwork as they prepared to pass out.

IG Kanja said the recruits had demonstrated remarkable growth throughout their training and urged them to uphold discipline, patriotism and professionalism as they join the National Police Service.

President Ruto was received by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, Mr. Eliud Lagat, and other senior officers.