PATH reaffirmed its commitment to Kenya’s healthcare sector at this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
In addition to the meeting, PATH President and CEO Nikolaj Gilbert also sat down with Dr. Ouma Oluga, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Medical Services. The meeting was the culmination of nearly three decades of collaboration and exploring new ways to strengthen the partnership.
At the top of the list were plans to train and expand Kenya’s health staff, technology transfer to produce vaccines, and enhance local manufacture of life-saving medical products. Both nations agreed these steps are key to strengthening the country’s health system and delivering better services to citizens.
Dr. Oluga restated the commitment of the government towards seeking sustainable health solutions based on indigenous innovation. “Our aim is to create systems that benefit Kenyans in the long term, and collaborations like this bring us closer,” he stated.
Gilbert commended Kenya’s leadership in moving reforms forward, saying PATH would also provide technical support and international experience to further accelerate progress.
“Kenya is setting the pace in the region and we are privileged to be standing shoulder to shoulder with the government identifying workable solutions that make a difference,” he said.
He was accompanied by PATH’s Africa Regional Chief Dr. Nanthalile Mugala, Caroline Moor Larson from the Office of the President, and East Africa Hub Director Carolyne Njuguna.
