Kenya's Ministry of Health's State Department for Public Health has been awarded the 2025 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Awards. This recognition highlights their dedication to strengthening health systems and improving public health services.

• The award recognizes the department's efforts in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
• Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stated the award celebrates their commitment to advancing the SDGs.
• This announcement follows the Ministry of Defense also receiving several awards, including four at the 2025 Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe), for excellence in financial reporting, accountability, and public sector leadership.