Government Deepens Investments in Health Workers and Partnerships
𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 - 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - Kenya’s UHC agenda under Taifa Care is backed by strong investments in human resources and strategic partnerships with the private sector, Health CS Hon. Aden Duale has said.
To support health workforce sustainability, the Ministry has allocated:
•KES 6.2 billion for UHC contract health workers,
•KES 1.75 billion for arrears and RTWF agreements,
•KES 4.2 billion to deploy new interns (doctors, pharmacists, clinical officers),
•KES 3.2 billion for training and stipends of Community Health Promoters.
“This is a government that acts, not just talks. We are investing in the people who deliver care,” said CS Duale.
In addition, KES 13 billion has been allocated for Primary Healthcare, with KES 8 billion earmarked for Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Care.
The Ministry is also expanding access through private sector partnerships:
•Aga Khan University Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital are now offering oncology and renal services—including kidney transplants—at SHA tariff rates with no out-of-pocket costs.
•A partnership with Roche Pharmaceuticals has reduced the cost of breast cancer drug Herceptin from KES 120,000 to KES 40,000.
“These partnerships show our seriousness in lowering the cost of care and enhancing access,” the CS added during a media briefing on taifa care roll out .
In attendance were Principal Secretaries Dr Ouma Oluga (Medical Services) and Ms Mary Muthoni (Public Health), CEO SHA Dr. Dr Mercy Mwangangi, CEO Dr Ejersa Wako, CEO DHA Eng. Antony Lenaiyara, Director General of Health Dr Patrick Amoth among other ministry officials.