The government has stepped up its investment in health workers and private sector partnerships to strengthen the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Taifa Care program.
Health CS Aden Duale on Friday announced over KES 15 billion in allocations for health workforce sustainability, including KES 6.2 billion for UHC contract workers, KES 4.2 billion for new interns, and KES 3.2 billion for training and stipends for Community Health Promoters.
“This is a government that acts, not just talks. We are investing in the people who deliver care,” said CS Duale during a media briefing.
He also revealed that private hospitals such as Aga Khan University Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital are now offering specialized services like kidney transplants at SHA tariff rates, with no out-of-pocket costs.
The cost of the breast cancer drug Herceptin has also dropped from KES 120,000 to KES 40,000 through a partnership with Roche Pharmaceuticals.
An additional KES 13 billion has been allocated for Primary Healthcare, with KES 8 billion for emergency and chronic care services.
