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Duale launches health institute despite opposition from practitioners

From left: National Assembly Health Committee Chairman James Nyikal, Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti and Health CS Aden Duale during the launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute at KICC, Nairobi, on May 8, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) despite opposition from a section of practitioners.

Duale was optimistic that the institute would enhance preventive and promotive healthcare geared towards the country's pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

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