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Bring it on: Duale dares 'cartels' opposing health sector reforms

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale with Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo during a Social Health Authority activation activity in Mbale, Vihiga County on September 15, 2025. [Brian Kisanji,Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has declared that he will not bow to pressure from what he described as cartels keen on sabotaging reforms in the health sector.

Speaking yesterday in Vihiga County during a tour to assess the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA), Duale said he is ready to face down individuals and institutions intent on frustrating the government’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage.

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