Kenya Unveils National Plan for TB 2023-2028

Nairobi Monday January 22, 2024 In response to a significant surge in Tuberculosis (TB) cases, Kenya has launched the TB Strategic Plan 2023-2028. The plan aims to address the crisis by incorporating a community-centered Universal Health Coverage initiative. This involves the deployment of Community Health Promoters for grassroots TB detection.

The people-centered plan unveiled by Ms. Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards today emphasizes a bottom-up strategy, acknowledging challenges and proposing practical interventions. The plan serves as a vital advocacy tool for mobilizing resources across sectors.

We appreciate the immense support of our partners in the fight against TB, including the World Health Organization, USAID, and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), among others. The launch of the strategy is a renewed commitment to ending TB and building a healthier nation.