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Kenya triples health insurance budget, expands access to treatment through innovation

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September 26, 2025
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President William Ruto has said the global health system is unbalanced, stressing that Africa must not remain last in line for vaccines, diagnostics, and treatment, and called for fair pricing, technology transfer, inclusive research, and investment in local manufacturing. S

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Church Leaders Urge Government to Resolve Crises in Health and Education Sectors - September 2025

Church leaders in Kenya are urging President Ruto's government to promptly resolve the ongoing crises in the nation's health and education sectors. The Anglican Church of Kenya is specifically urging the government to urgently resolve the dispute surrounding the Social Health Authority (SHA). The church also called for the government to address the turmoil within the education sector. Amid these calls, the government has significantly increased its health insurance budget to expand access to treatments. President William Ruto also highlighted global health inequalities while advocating for Africa's equitable access to medical resources.

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