Opinion: How to fix health sector crisis

According to financial reports of State corporations over the last financial year released by Treasury, a total of 35 State organs ranging from sugar firms to local authorities owe the Government a collective Sh15.4 billion in non-performing loans.PHOTO: COURTESY

As the health sector paralysis spreads further, attention has shifted from the courts to the negotiations chaired by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Kenya.

Arguably, the agreement that will be birthed from these negotiations will be critical in resetting the country towards access to quality healthcare regardless of one’s earning power, residence or ailment. It is therefore important to advance a foresight approach that will guide the process towards sustainable reforms.