Community Health Promoters to get permanent, pensionable Jobs: Ruto

Kenya will place Community Health Promoters on permanent and pensionable terms in reforms aimed at strengthening primary healthcare...

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Kenyan Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are set to receive permanent and pensionable employment terms, a major reform announced at the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit. This move ends decades of volunteer work and precarious short-term stipends for the vital health workers.

The decision was made during the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit held at State House, Nairobi.
President William Ruto chaired the summit, emphasizing the essential role CHPs play in community health.
The Ministry of Health, Public Service Commission, Council of Governors, and National Treasury will develop the transition framework, with both levels of government co-financing insurance at Sh330 per CHP.

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