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Zawya
10-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya Deepens the United Kingdom Ties to Advance Universal Health Coverage and Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Kenya's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts continue to gain momentum, leveraging SDG 17 through strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships to ensure equitable healthcare access for all citizens, regardless of age or economic status. This morning, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, hosted the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, led by Stafford MP Ms. Leigh Ingham, to discuss Kenya's health sector progress, particularly in strengthening service delivery at the grassroots level. The discussions centered on increasing UHC funding, scaling up health awareness campaigns, building system resilience, and promoting equity through Kenya's Taifa Care model. Key health priorities addressed included HIV/AIDS, adolescent and maternal health, and the elimination of female genital mutilation. Hon. Duale also shared Kenya's achievements and strategies under the government's transformative health agenda, and appealed for continued UK support in advancing SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, both nationally and globally. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, the UK Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director to Kenya, Ms. Leigh Stubblefield, among other dignitaries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya: Principal Secretary for Medical Services (PS) Harry Kimtai Leads Launch and Presentation of Digitization Devices in Embu County
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, officiated the Launch and Presentation of Digitization Devices in Embu County today, marking a significant step in the county's implementation of Taifa Care. Embu is the second county to embrace digitization in healthcare services. Accompanied by Embu County Deputy Governor H.E. Kinyua Mugo, Hon. Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor at the Council of Economic Advisors, State House, Dr Daniel Mwai, Dr. Thuranira Kaugiria, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Agency Anthony Lenaiyara, and Acting CEO of SHA Robert Ingasira, among others, PS Kimtai reaffirmed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) is operational. He noted that concerns about its effectiveness often stem from non-adherence to established guidelines and highlighted the increase in both the benefits package and revenue collection as key indicators of progress. 'We are here to take you through the new Primary Healthcare Model, including the capitation framework and benefits package. It is essential that the benefit package is displayed in all health facilities for public awareness,' he stated. He urged Embu county healthcare administrators to fully adopt the digitization structure and integrate it into service delivery. The event also covered the rollout of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) in Embu, detailing its implementation strategy and training plans. The engagement allowed county teams to share their experiences with SHA and DHA reinforcing the Ministry's commitment to a seamless transition to digital healthcare solutions. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
