PS Dr. Ouma Oluga Engages Family Planning Partners on Urgent Financing Needs
PS Dr. Ouma Oluga Engages Family Planning Partners on Urgent Financing Needs
PS Dr. Ouma Oluga Engages Family Planning Partners on Urgent Financing Needs
PS Dr. Ouma Oluga Engages Family Planning Partners on Urgent Financing Needs

PS Dr. Ouma Oluga Engages Family Planning Partners on Urgent Financing Needs

MoH News / Tue, 05/13/2025 - 18:39

Nairobi, Kenya- 12th May 2025 - The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today met with family planning partners, led by the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), to discuss the urgent need to secure sustainable financing for family planning (FP) commodities.

The meeting underscored Kenya’s progress in FP, including an increase in modern contraceptive prevalence to 57% and notable reductions in maternal deaths.

Dr. Oluga reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the State Department for Economic Planning, National Treasury, and Parliament to identify sustainable solutions. This includes proposals to designate FP commodities as strategic health commodities eligible for predictable funding.

Key participants included Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, Director General, NCPD; Dr. Margaret Njenga, CEO, PS Kenya and FP2030 CSO Focal Point; and Ms. Beatrice Okundi, Assistant Director, NCPD.