Collaboration for Universal Health Coverage
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, met with Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr Chris Kiptoo, on October 29, 2025, to discuss strategies for accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The meeting focused on securing sustainable budgetary support for strategic health programs aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving efficiency. Dr Oluga highlighted several priority areas including strengthening national referral services, ensuring consistent supply of essential medicines and health technologies, supporting blood transfusion services, advancing medical research and innovation, and boosting local vaccine production.
Both Principal Secretaries emphasized the need for adequate and predictable financing to complete ongoing health infrastructure projects, maintain critical health commodity supplies, and support operations across health facilities. They noted that budgetary constraints and declining donor support continue to affect the smooth running of referral hospitals, research institutions, and community health programs.
The discussions also underscored the importance of aligning financial planning with national health priorities, including health financing reforms, digital transformation, and investment in the health workforce to strengthen accountability and improve access to quality healthcare for all Kenyans. Through this coordinated approach, the government aims to fortify the health system and protect citizens from high medical costs.
Dr Oluga was accompanied by Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Directorates and Departments from the State Department for Medical Services, highlighting the Ministry’s collective commitment to advancing sustainable health-sector financing and ensuring equitable, people-centred healthcare nationwide.
Sources: Kenyan State Department for Medical Services.
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