Kenya continues to partner with global institutions for health progress
Written by Annete Awuor on May 22, 2024
The cabinet secretary for health Susan Nakhumicha met with the leadership of Indiana University, through its Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), which reaffirms its dedication to extending collaboration with all levels of local health providers in Kenya. This commitment ranges from governmental bodies to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to ensure effective and appropriate healthcare delivery to communities.
During the meeting with Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, Vice President of International Affairs for Indiana University, Hilary Kahn, highlighted the focus of their joint activities with Kenyan institutions on research and community engagement aimed at addressing pressing healthcare challenges faced by policy leaders and healthcare providers.
CS Nakhumicha emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in line with the administration’s goal of implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
She urged AMPATH to expand its collaboration with Kenya’s health stakeholders, focusing on integration, digitization, establishment of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and ongoing training of 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) nationwide.
The government’s efforts to enhance health service delivery systems, strengthen infrastructure, and develop human resources aim to ensure quality, safe, and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans.
