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Kisumu ready to launch Universal Health Coverage

[Courtesy]

The county government is laying the foundation for the launch of a pilot phase of universal health coverage (UHC) next month.

Deputy Governor Mathews Owili yesterday said President Uhuru Kenyatta would preside over the August 9 free healthcare programme rollout, which is expected to benefit 1.2 million residents.

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