PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC Implementation
NAIROBI,Kenya June 12 - The government has challenged county health leaders to accelerate the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms, - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has urged county health leaders to accelerate the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms, emphasizing that successful service delivery at the facility level is now crucial.
- As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans are registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has disbursed Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024.
- Key figures involved include Permanent Secretary Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga and President William Ruto.
- The government has approved an additional Sh4.2 billion for Level 2 and Level 3 facilities to sustain services.
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Health Sector Receives Sh177.2 Billion Allocation for Universal Health Coverage - June 2026
Kenya's health sector has received a significant boost in the 2026/27 budget, securing an allocation of Sh177.2 billion, which marks a substantial increase of Ksh39.1 billion from the previous financial year aimed at bolstering service delivery under Taifa Care and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has urged county health leaders to accelerate the implementation of UHC reforms, emphasizing that successful service delivery at the facility level is now crucial. Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has raised serious concerns about overcrowding and bed-sharing in public health facilities across Kitui County, warning of a significant threat to patient safety and infection control. Challenges within the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) continue to raise concerns even as the Kenyan health budget sees an increase.
