Health Cabinet Secretary Engages World Bank On Strengthening UHC Implementation Under Taifa Care
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Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Dualeย ย held discussions with World Bank Kenya officials, led by Dr. Peter Okwero, at Afya House to explore enhanced cooperation in supporting Kenyaโs Universal Health Coverage (UHC) implementation.
The CS emphasized the critical need for safe blood nationwide and called for robust investment in regional and satellite blood centers, particularly in underserved areasโa key step in reducing maternal mortality.
Key priority areas for collaboration under Kenyaโs Taifa Care Model included:
- Establishing a national ambulance dispatch center to ensure timely emergency evacuations from homes to health facilities and between facilities.
- Strengthening Primary Health Care through expanded community health services, health commodity security, and workforce investments.
- Accelerating digital health transformation to improve service efficiency and equity, especially in rural and underserved regions.
- Expanding financial protection via the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
- Investing in climate-resilient health infrastructure to mitigate climate-related health risks.
Hon. Duale urged the World Bank to align its support with Kenyaโs health goals and reaffirmed the Ministryโs commitment to a transparent, accountable partnership.