Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

Nominated MP Irene Mayaka (center) flanked by women MPs during the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) meeting with Health NGOs Network (HENNET) where they noted persistent delay in meeting Kenya co-financing obligations under the GAVI agreement on April 4, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The government has been urged to avoid relying on donor support for immunization programs and instead focus on ways to increase domestic funding.

Health NGO's Network (HENNET) executive director Dr Margaret Lubale said there is a need for the government to fast-track the process of self-reliance.