Medical Services PS Oluga leads County Health Chiefs in tackling UHC bottlenecks

County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties have convened in Kisumu for a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms and identifying practical solutions to challenges slowing healthcare delivery across the country. The t..

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Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga led County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties in a crucial two-day meeting in Kisumu to address bottlenecks hindering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms and healthcare delivery.

The forum, organized by the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors, aims to expedite UHC implementation and improve health outcomes.
Key challenges discussed include delays in Social Health Authority (SHA) reimbursements, digital health integration, medicine shortages, and operationalizing emergency services.
Participants are expected to produce a roadmap detailing agreed reforms and timelines to accelerate progress.