Kenya Turns to World Bank for Health Reforms
The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Ministry of Health officials and the World Bank delegation in Nairobi...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is seeking to enhance its digital health infrastructure and reduce maternal deaths by partnering with the World Bank. This initiative is a key focus for President William Ruto's administration.
- 29.6 million Kenyans have registered under the new Social Health Authority (SHA), a significant step towards universal health coverage.
- The key individuals involved are Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a delegation from the World Bank.
- Kenya aims to achieve World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 3 certification by June 2026 to bolster its regulatory systems.
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