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On health funds, counties are their own weak points

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha during launch of corruption and unethical conduct report for National and County Governments on Kenyan healthcare projects at Nairobi hotel on May 17, 2023. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Provision of health services is among functions that were devolved to counties under the 2010 Constitution.

Consequently, the 47 devolved units were put in charge of key management functions such as planning, budgeting and financial management, human resources and provision of emergency medicines and medical supplies.

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