Kenya Government Committed to Implementing Universal Health Coverage
The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the healthcare system by ensuring fair pay and adequate support for healthcare workers, while also boosting training through university partnerships. Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga announced plans to increase local manufacturing of essential health commodities from 23% to 50% to improve supply resilience. Additionally, the nationwide rollout of the Integrated Health Information and Technology System is enhancing data driven policy-making and efficiency across public health facilities.