PS Muthoni updates on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) milestones
Nairobi , 2024 During her appearance on the KASS FM Show Lene Emit, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, provided updates on several key initiatives advancing Kenya's journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). She discussed the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA), highlighting strategies to address emerging challenges and emphasizing the role of counties in supporting SHA registration efforts.
The Principal Secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring timely payments for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), who play an essential role in delivering primary healthcare services across the country. She also shared updates on the national response to Mpox and introduced the Epuka Uchafu Afya Nyumbani initiative, a transformative campaign focused on improving public health through hygiene and sanitation.
These initiatives reflect the Ministry’s dedication to expanding access to high-quality healthcare for all Kenyans.