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August 25, 2026
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Duale calls for stronger domestic health financing in Africa
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on African countries to strengthen domestic financing for healthcare to accelerate Universal Health Coverage and reduce the cost burden on households...
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Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged African nations to boost domestic health financing to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and alleviate financial burdens on citizens. He emphasized the need for sustainable funding, technological integration, and strong political will.
- Over 32.3 million people in Kenya are now registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), covering approximately 55 per cent of the population.
- The call was made during a high-level ministerial dialogue at the 76th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa.
- Kenya has committed over $210 million to primary healthcare, supporting millions of outpatient visits, deliveries, and surgeries, with over 95 per cent of health facilities now digitised.
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