Kenya, Toyota Tsusho Deepen Healthcare Collaboration at TICAD 9

𝐘𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀, 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 - 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale joined President William Ruto in a bilateral meeting with Toyota Tsusho Corp./CFAO (TTC) to strengthen cooperation in healthcare and personal care.

Discussions centered on key areas of partnership, including:
• Social insurance – Kenya will study Japan’s social insurance model to inform policy and improve healthcare financing.
• Clinical methodology and surgery – Kenyan doctors will observe advanced surgeries at TTC facilities to enhance skills and share best practices.
• Rehabilitation services – Kenyan doctors and therapists will gain exposure to TTC’s neuro-rehabilitation programs, strengthening local expertise.

The talks culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health, represented by CS Duale, and Toyota Tsusho President & CEO Toshimitsu Imai. The MoU formalizes the framework for cooperation in Kenya’s health sector.

This partnership aligns with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which prioritizes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through strategic public-private partnerships.

The meeting was also attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, PS for Public Health Mary Muthoni, and DG Health Dr. Patrick Amoth.