CA Duale Engages Bungoma Residents on UHC Progress and Health Reforms
Bungoma, Kenya - - Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, concluded his Bungoma County tour with a public engagement forum, where he held discussions with residents on progress in delivering accessible, quality, and equitable healthcare under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
The CS highlighted the steady rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that over 30 million Kenyans are now registered, with substantial resources mobilised and disbursed to support service delivery across the country.
He pointed to improved availability of essential medicines following ongoing reforms at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), which have strengthened supply chains and enhanced access to critical drugs, particularly at the grassroots.
On digital transformation, Hon. Duale underscored the government’s efforts to modernise healthcare through large-scale deployment of digital systems, improving efficiency, data management, and accountability. He noted that Bungoma is among the leading counties in digitisation, with most public facilities now onboarded.
The CS also sensitised residents on the expanded Linda Jamii programme, which is providing broader household health coverage, including maternal services, and easing the financial burden on families.
He further announced that Community Health Promoters (CHPs) will be fully integrated into the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from
, strengthening primary healthcare and supporting frontline workers.
Hon. Duale cautioned against fraud in the health sector, affirming that enhanced digital oversight and regulatory enforcement will be applied to uphold integrity and improve service standards.