Kenya and Cuba Explore Stronger Health Cooperation to Boost UHC
𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶, 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 - 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱- Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale held a bilateral meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Inés Fors Fernández, at Afya House, Nairobi, to explore enhanced cooperation in advancing Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The discussions focused on leveraging Cuba’s globally acclaimed community-based primary healthcare model to strengthen Kenya’s community health programme. The Cabinet Secretary also sought deeper collaboration in digital health, telemedicine, and technical exchanges, as well as support in biotechnology to boost local vaccine production.
Hon. Duale proposed the development of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize future Kenya–Cuba health cooperation. The proposed MoU will provide a structured framework covering service delivery, academic and technical exchange, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and health innovation—ensuring mutual benefit and measurable outcomes.
He expressed appreciation for Cuba’s continued support to Kenya’s health system, including the deployment of 84 Cuban doctors across counties, the training of 48 Kenyan doctors—12 of whom are currently in Cuba—and the implementation of joint training programmes that have helped bridge healthcare gaps in rural and underserved areas.
The CS was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, and Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth.