How to make healthcare cheap for all Kenyans

Kenya has made significant strides towards attaining universal healthcare in recent years. A fundamental pillar is the Constitution, which asserts every Kenyan's right to quality and affordable healthcare. Various Government policies like Sessional Paper No. 12 of 2012 on Universal Health Care have sought to enhance access to healthcare by all.

Political commitment to attaining universal health coverage - defined as provision of quality, affordable healthcare across the population - is not in doubt. What is however lacking is an appropriate framework to tackle multiple barriers to universal healthcare. Overcoming these policy and institutional hurdles is critical in ensuring that every Kenyan can access quality and affordable healthcare.