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Kenya has made bold steps towards UHC through primary health care

Principal Secretary for State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muriuki Muthoni. [Samson Wire, Standard]

In a world where equitable access to quality healthcare remains a global concern, Kenya stands out as a compelling example of advancements on the path to achieving Universal Health coverage (UHC).

UHC entails providing essential healthcare services to individuals and communities without subjecting them to financial burdens. The Alma-Ata Resolutions of 1978 advocated for 'Health for All', emphasising comprehensive primary healthcare services.

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