CS Duale Underscores UHC Reforms as Drivers of Equity and Social Justice in line with the 9th Devolution Conference theme.

𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 - 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable access to healthcare through Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms, anchored on four key pillars: equitable deployment of skilled health workers, health commodity security through KEMSA reforms targeting a 90% order fill rate, rollout of the digital health superhighway, and restructured health financing under the Social Health Insurance.

Speaking on the second day of the 9th Devolution Conference, themed “Human Rights and Social Justice,” the CS said the reforms are already delivering results, including reductions in maternal mortality, expanded ICU and HDU capacity, improved immunization coverage, and enhanced access to oncology, dialysis, and other specialized services.

Duale stressed that social justice in healthcare demands quality, accessible, affordable, and dignified care across all counties, adding that the Ministry’s reforms and the spirit of devolution are mutually reinforcing in achieving equity and prosperity.

He pledged solidarity with stakeholders to ensure devolution delivers on its promise and commended Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for his leadership in advancing equity and social justice.

The session was attended by Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, Council of Governors Chairperson and Wajir Governor H.E. Ahmed Abdullahi, as well as other national and county leaders, development partners, and stakeholders from across the country.