Strengthening Health Systems for a Resilient Future

𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 - 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - As we tackle global health security challenges, preparedness, innovation, and collaboration remain essential. Today, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, welcomed Former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the Chief Guest at the second day of the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa.

 During the plenary session, Dr. Barasa emphasized the need to strengthen health systems to bridge public health and healthcare delivery. Kenya is investing in modern healthcare infrastructure, enhancing workforce capacity, and fostering public-private partnerships to drive innovation. 

Community-based initiatives like Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are making a significant impact, ensuring health resilience at the grassroots level. The summit’s theme, "Securing health and prosperity one community at a time," highlights the vital role of every community in shaping the future of health security. 

Kenya remains committed to regional collaboration, improved surveillance, and local manufacturing of medical products to ensure Africa’s self-sufficiency.