President William Ruto has called for assistance from Japan to bolster Kenya’s healthcare system, aiming to provide quality and affordable services. Speaking at an investment forum in Yokohama, Japan, on Wednesday, August 20, Ruto sought partnership to enhance Kenya’s universal health coverage, strengthen diagnostics and research, and deploy technology for efficiency in health financing.

• President Ruto is seeking Japan's help to strengthen diagnostics, research, and deploy technology to eliminate wastage in Kenya's healthcare system.
• The Head of State addressed the investment forum in Yokohama, Japan.
• The request comes as Kenya faces challenges including inadequate resources, issues with health insurance (Social Health Authority - SHA), and an insufficient workforce, despite initiatives like SHA lipa pole pole.