SmarthHealth International launches in Nairobi
Collinson, a global customer benefits and loyalty company, has launched a new international healthcare plan in Nairobi, Kenya
SmartHealth International has been designed by healthcare experts to enable employees and their families to flexibly access international medical advice, treatment and support across the globe. The scheme, which is to be administered by Kenbright Healthcare Administrators Limited, will harness Collinson’s in-house insurance and assistance expertise to provide 24/7/365 regional and international access to an extensive network of medical providers. The new plans also include wellness, optical, dental and medical second opinion and traveller support services, and can be tailored to individual company requirements and budgets.
“This launch, in partnership with Kenbright, means that companies in Kenya can give employees and their families access to the best possible overseas treatment through our in-house medical expertise and worldwide network of partners,” said Ezekial Macharia, CEO at Kenbright.
Lawrence Watts, Head of Insurance at Collinson, noted that, with healthcare infrastructure under pressure, particularly within critical care, providing healthcare alternatives to consumers is vital. Collinson’s own research revealed that the vast majority (88 per cent) of consumers in Kenya found the proposition of the international healthcare solution to be appealing, with 41 per cent surveyed stating that they would travel abroad for medical treatment, if required.
“This launch, in partnership with Kenbright, means that companies in Kenya can give employees and their families access to the best possible overseas treatment through our in-house medical expertise and worldwide network of partners,” said Watts.