Health workforce shortfall bites as government makes strides towards UHC

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha (right) with her Malawian counterpart Khumbize Kandondo Chiponda at a dinner during the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

It has emerged that Kenya is still grappling with a shortage of healthcare workforce, as the country gears towards the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Senate Health Committee Jackson Mandago said with Kenya adopting UHC, the country is grappling with an acute shortage of health providers which should be addressed for smooth operation.