Public Hearing for 2024/25 and Medium Term Budget
Nairobi ,2023 In the ongoing preparations for the FY2024/25 and Medium-Term Budget, Sector Working Groups are diligently finalizing proposals. Emphasizing transparency, the Constitution mandates public input to shape these sector budget proposals.
, a pivotal public hearing focused on the Health Sector Budget, where citizens voiced their perspectives on priorities in both curative and preventive health services. Noteworthy is the government's strategic shift towards preventive health services to alleviate the burden of preventable diseases.
Aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the government is committed to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all Kenyans, irrespective of their backgrounds. The upcoming budget aims to fortify Primary Health Care, driving towards the ambitious goal of universal health coverage.
Specifically, the budget will target programs aimed at bolstering the pillars of Universal Health Coverage, namely Health Financing, Health Products and Technologies(HPTs), Human Resources for Health (HRH), and the Digitization of Health Services. This comprehensive approach underscores the government's dedication to fostering a healthier nation and addressing the diverse needs of its citizens.