The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Global Fund as Kenya prepares for the next phase of health financing aimed at combating HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria.
During a meeting held on Monday, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni met the Global Fund Country Team led by Senior Portfolio Manager Paul McCarrick to review ongoing collaboration and discuss priorities for the upcoming Grant Cycle 8 funding process.
The discussions centered on strengthening the long-standing partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Global Fund, with both parties exploring ways to sustain gains made in the fight against HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria while building resilient and sustainable health systems.
“The discussions focused on deepening the long-standing partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Global Fund as Kenya prepares for the Grant Cycle 8 funding process. The meeting also explored strategies to sustain progress in the fight against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria while strengthening resilient and sustainable health systems,”statement read.
According to the Ministry of Health, the engagement forms part of Kenya’s preparations for the next funding cycle, which is expected to support disease prevention, treatment, and health system strengthening initiatives across the country.
The meeting also underscored the importance of continued investment in public health programmes, improved service delivery, and enhanced collaboration between the government and international development partners to address emerging health challenges.
The Global Fund has remained one of Kenya’s key development partners, supporting programmes targeting HIV, TB, and Malaria, as well as initiatives aimed at improving the country’s healthcare infrastructure and public health capacity.
Health officials noted that sustained collaboration will be critical in ensuring Kenya maintains progress towards achieving universal health coverage and reducing the burden of infectious diseases through well-coordinated and adequately funded interventions.
