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The Federation of Kenya Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (FKPM) Delegation Meets Health Principal Secretary to Advance Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The discussions focused on practical measures to develop Kenya's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, aligning with national health security objectives

The Federation of Kenya Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (FKPM) today met with Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga to discuss strengthening local production of health products. Led by FKPM Chairman Vimal Shah, the delegation briefed the PS on their ongoing collaboration with the Division of Health Products and Technology. They…

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Kenya: Ministry of Health and Aga Khan University Hospital Strengthen Dialogue on Strategic Health Collaboration

The meeting also explored the introduction of a unified digital yellow fever certification card to improve verification processes and facilitate access to travel-related services

The Ministry of Health is advancing discussions with Aga Khan University Hospital on potential collaboration in key areas including medical education, research, and capacity building for county health personnel in the effective utilisation of medical equipment. This was the focus of a meeting held today at Afya House, Nairobi, where the Principal…

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Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Duale, United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner Wigan Discuss Strengthening Health Collaboration

The two leaders explored opportunities for deeper collaboration aligned with the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) priorities under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today held discussions with British High Commissioner H.E. Neil Wigan at Afya House, Nairobi, reaffirming the strong partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom in responding to Kenya’s evolving health needs.  The meeting focused on areas of mutual interest, including emerging infectious diseases, the growing burden…

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Duale Reaffirms Support for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Warns Against Unregulated Health Courses

Speaking during the official opening of the 8th Biennial KMTC Scientific Conference at the institution’s headquarters in Nairobi, Hon. Duale stressed that KMTC must remain a centre of excellence

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s full support for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), while issuing a strong caution against the unchecked expansion of health-related courses across the country. Speaking during the official opening of the 8th Biennial KMTC Scientific Conference at the…

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Kenya: Duale Calls for Stronger Governance in National Referral Hospitals during Kenyatta National Hospital Visit

This follows recent public conversations and media coverage highlighting issues at KNH

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has called for enhanced leadership and accountability in national referral hospitals, emphasizing the need for governance standards that reflect the vital roles these institutions play in delivering quality healthcare. Speaking during his visit to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the CS reaffirmed the government’s commitment…

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Dr. Mercy Mwangangi Takes Office as State Health Agency (SHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Ouma Oluga Calls for Excellence in Service Delivery

The Principal Secretary pledged full support to SHA to ensure the successful implementation of Universal Health Coverage

Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency (SHA), succeeding Dr. Robert Ingasira, who served in an acting capacity. The handover ceremony was officiated by the State Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Ouma Oluga. Dr. Oluga urged the agency…

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Kenya: No More Silos in the Health Sector, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Duale Assures Development Partners

Digitization will enhance service delivery, enable telemedicine, track and trace health products to end users, and ensure only qualified professionals provide care

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has assured Development Partners in Health, Kenya (DPHK), of the government’s resolve to eliminate fragmentation in the health sector through full digitization. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting in Nairobi, the CS emphasized that all health systems, existing and new must be certified and…

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Kenya: Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Family Planning Programme

The Medical Services Principal Secretary affirmed that family planning is not only a health intervention but a national investment with long-term social and economic returns

Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called on the Parliamentary Committee on Health to prioritise increased resource allocation to the national family planning programme. Speaking in Mombasa during a high-level stakeholder meeting on family planning commodity financing advocacy, Dr. Oluga underscored the critical need for sustained investment to…

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Kenya: Ministry of Health and Roche Partner to Cut Breast Cancer Treatment Costs by Two-Thirds

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a bold step toward improving access to affordable, quality cancer care, particularly for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from a major cost reduction in treatment, with sessions expected to drop from KES 120,000 to KES 40,000 following a landmark partnership between the Ministry of Health and Roche East Africa. Presiding over the event, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale…

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Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga Calls for Action-Oriented Approach at Global Financing Facility Meeting

To fast-track actions, the PS called for the initiation of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) framework

On the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, PS for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga joined the Global Financing Facility in a breakfast meeting where he underscored the vital role the organization plays in the medical space, particularly in strengthening the health workforce, commodity visibility, and…