Govt pushes for PPPs to drive digital health transformation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The government has called for bolstered private sector involvement in the push for digital,community driven healthcare as a way Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government is advocating for increased private sector involvement through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to drive digital health transformation and offset declining donor funding, particularly following the abrupt shutdown of USAID operations.
- Kenya stands to lose approximately Sh52 billion (around USD 400 million) from USAID funding cuts in the fiscal year 2024/25.
- Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni emphasized the need for sustained private sector-led innovation.
- The initiative aligns with the "Digital Health Triangle" concept, aiming to connect Universal Health Coverage (UHC), primary healthcare, and health technology.
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