The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare by deepening collaboration with faith-based health providers.
This followed a high-level consultative meeting with a delegation from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), led by its Chairperson, Hassan Ole Naado.
The engagement focused on bolstering strategic partnerships under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, with a particular emphasis on maternal and mental health services for underserved populations.
SUPKEM, which currently operates 20 hospitals, 12 health centres, and 32 dispensaries across the country, pledged to intensify its cooperation with the Ministry of Health in delivering community-based services.
The council emphasized its readiness to bridge healthcare gaps in marginalised regions through faith-led initiatives.
“Maternal mortality remains a national concern, and we must work hand in hand with trusted Muslim professional organisations to ensure that quality healthcare reaches every Kenyan, regardless of location,” Hon. Duale said.
He urged SUPKEM to serve as a key mobilizer within Muslim communities for registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA), which is central to the government’s new Taifa Care model.
During the meeting, Hon. Duale also updated the delegation on the Ministry’s progress in strengthening digital health systems and regulatory oversight, aimed at curbing the proliferation of unqualified medical personnel.
He encouraged SUPKEM to align its health facilities with government accreditation standards and modernization requirements.
The discussions were attended by top health officials, including the Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, and the Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Salim Hussein, signaling the Ministry’s high-level support for inclusive, community-based healthcare delivery.
The partnership marks a key step in aligning faith-based health services with national health goals, as Kenya accelerates efforts toward achieving universal health coverage.