Duale holds talks with UK envoy on strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Kenya and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on universal health coverage, workforce development, epidemic preparedness…..
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Kenya and the United Kingdom have pledged to enhance their collaboration in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. Discussions focused on various aspects, including universal health coverage, workforce development, and digital health transformation.
- A key focus was the Kenya–United Kingdom Health Workforce Partnership, aiming to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare workforce through training and development programmes.
- The meeting involved Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh.
- Areas of discussion included reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the operationalization of the Social Health Authority (SHA), enhancements in epidemic preparedness, and investments in climate-resilient health infrastructure.
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Duale Holds Talks With UK Envoy on Strengthening Kenya's Healthcare System - July 2026
Kenya and the United Kingdom have pledged to enhance their collaboration in strengthening Kenya's healthcare system, with discussions focused on universal health coverage, workforce development, and digital health transformation. A nationwide strike by health workers, excluding doctors and nurses, entered its second day on Tuesday, July 21, as unions demand the government address key grievances including demands for permanent terms for UHC staff. Separately, President William Ruto met with Belgium's Ambassador to Kenya Peter Maddens to discuss expanding trade and investment, particularly in agribusiness. President Ruto has also congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, signalling hopes for an enhanced trade and strategic partnership between Kenya and the UK.
