The government of Kenya has launched the National Health Accounts Estimates Report for 2019/20 to 2021/22.
The report highlights significant progress under the Vision 2030 initiative, including free treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, which has reduced child and maternal mortality rates.
During the launch, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, acknowledged ongoing challenges like inequitable access, inadequate financing, and a shortage of skilled health workers. He emphasized the importance of continued efforts to address both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
The National Health Accounts report will aid in resource mobilization and evidence-based policymaking.
According to Kimtai, the government has targeted its investments on the improvement of health infrastructure and equipment resulting into ease of access to quality healthcare,that includes specialized services formally out of reach in most counties.
“These reforms intend to enhance health care delivery by prioritizing the needs of healthcare workers, procurement and distribution of drugs, non-pharmaceuticals and equipment’s and the rehabilitation of health infrastructure,” he stated, while acknowledging the support of development partners, including WHO, USAID, and JICA.
