Kenya, Chai Partner To Address Funding Gaps And Strengthen Health Systems Resilience

Nairobi, Kenya - 12th May 2025 - The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today engaged with the leadership of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), led by Global Director Dr. Gerald Macharia, to explore collaborative actions to bridge funding gaps in HIV and TB services occasioned by the USG stop-work order.

CHAI outlined its support to the Ministry of Health and county governments, including spearheading a Resource Mapping exercise at the Ministry to enhance coordination of health sector resources. The organization has secured additional support for 12 months aimed at addressing priority short, medium, and long-term interventions already identified by the Ministry following an analysis of the impact of the funding cuts.

Through this partnership, CHAI seeks to support the Ministry to respond to the immediate gaps while working towards a stronger, more resilient, and domestically driven health system. The efforts will focus on leveraging existing and alternative financing, advancing reforms to build an efficient and sustainable health system, and institutionalizing resource tracking to strengthen planning and service delivery continuity.

Additionally, CHAI will work closely with the Ministry to explore non-traditional funding options, including public-private partnerships, optimize service delivery integration, and strengthen data analytics for better allocation of available resources to high-impact areas and populations in need. The partnership also aims to foster continuous engagement among stakeholders, donors, and implementing partners to enhance alignment and efficiency across the health sector.

Present at the meeting were Dr. Solomon Matiko Riro, CHAI Associate Director for Health Financing; Victoria Wanjohi, CHAI; Dr. Andrew Mulwa, NASCOP; and Dr. Emmanuel Ayodi, PMU among others.