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August 6, 2026
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How counties are battling a health worker crisis despite higher funding

How counties are battling a health worker crisis despite higher funding

County governments increased health funding and expanded medical infrastructure but warned that the loss of more than 41,000 health workers is straining healthcare services nationwide...

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Despite increased health funding and infrastructure expansion, Kenyan counties face a critical health worker shortage threatening service delivery, according to the Council of Governors.

  • Counties increased health allocations by 11.7% to approximately Sh154.58 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, yet the health workforce decreased by 26%.
  • The significant loss of approximately 41,000 health workers, many funded by US government programs, has severely impacted the workforce.
  • While maternal and neonatal deaths decreased, skilled birth deliveries and antenatal care visits saw a decline, attributed to changes in service delivery models.

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