# Does SHA cover cancer screening in Kenya?

_Yes. The Social Health Authority's Primary Healthcare Fund lists screening for breast, cervical, prostate and colon cancer at facilities that offer it..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Yes. The Social Health Authority's Primary Healthcare Fund lists screening for breast, cervical, prostate and colon cancer at facilities that offer it, and its benefit tariffs set prices such as KES 3,600 for an HPV test.

**Cancers with listed SHA screening:** 4
_Breast, cervical, prostate and colon._

**SHA cover for cancer screening at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenyans registered with SHA | Which screening SHA lists, the tariffs, and help finding a facility that accepts SHA | Per SHA tariff | Request a callback |

## SHA cover for cancer screening: common questions

**Q: Which cancer screening does SHA list?**

A: Breast, cervical, prostate and colon cancer screening under the Primary Healthcare Fund, at Level 2 to 6 facilities able to offer it.

**Q: What are the tariffs?**

A: HPV test KES 3,600; PSA test KES 1,500; stool blood test KES 400.

**Q: How do I find a facility that works with SHA?**

A: My Wellness Health's care navigators match you with facilities from the national register and show whether they work with SHA.

**Q: Where can I check my SHA status?**

A: With SHA directly on its toll-free line 0800 720 601.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Social Health Authority, Primary Healthcare Fund](https://sha.go.ke/primary-healthcare-fund)
- [Social Health Authority, Benefit tariffs](https://sha.go.ke/benefit-tariffs/)

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