The government through the Ministry of Health has called for concerted efforts between public and private players in the health sector as a key ingredient in the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni Muriuki said that community and faith-based health organisations play a crucial role in reaching the people at the bottom of the pyramid and the government is working closely with these organisations to ensure that no one is left behind in the implementation of UHC.
Speaking on Saturday during the commemoration of the Ismaili Global Civic Weekend in Nairobi, the PS emphasised that achieving UHC demands a collective effort and called for more partners to come forth and collaborate with the government.
She lauded the Ismaili Community for its invaluable partnership, which complements the government’s healthcare efforts significantly through healthcare infrastructure and insurance via Aga Khan Hospitals and Clinics.
Throughout this weekend’s Global Ismaili Civic Weekend, the Kenyan Ismaili Community dedicates itself to community well-being by hosting free medical camps, blood drives, and tree planting initiatives.
The PS observed that these actions exemplify the community’s commitment to Public-Private Partnerships, advancing healthcare in the nation.
“The Government of Kenya deeply appreciates such partnerships and will continue to leverage them to propel the nation towards Universal Health Coverage,” affirmed PS Muriuki.
The PS highlighted that the government of Kenya firmly upholds the principal that every Kenyan has the inherent right to access quality and affordable healthcare
In alignment with Constitution 2010, SDGs, Vision 2030, and the Kenya Kwanza #AfyaBoraMashinani goal, the Kenyan government is unwavering in its commitment to providing every citizen with quality, affordable healthcare.
To bridge healthcare gaps, substantial investments are being made in critical health system pillars: Human Resources for Health (HRH), Health Financing, Health Products and Technologies, and the Digitization of Health Systems.
By Carol Mawia
