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Kenya is making a significant shift toward preventive and promotive healthcare, reinforcing Primary Health Care (PHC) as the foundation for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at a Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) meeting on PHC, Dr. Joseph Lenai, Ag. Director of Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the critical role of PHC in ensuring accessible, people-centered health services at the community level. To institutionalize this shift, the government enacted four key health laws in 2023. The Primary Health Care Act established Primary Care Networks to enhance service delivery at all levels. The Digital Health Act introduced data-driven decision-making and interoperability of health records. The Facility Improvement Financing Act empowered public health facilities to retain revenue for reinvestment, while the Social Health Insurance Act expanded healthcare access through the Social Health Authority. Dr. Lenai stressed the need for sustainable financing, calling for domestic resource mobilization, private sector partnerships, and innovative funding models, especially in light of shifting USAID and USG funding priorities. He urged greater investment in disease prevention, strengthening Primary Care Networks, equipping Community Health Promoters, leveraging digital health solutions, and ensuring full implementation of the Social Health Authority. The meeting, convened by the Health NGOs Network (HENNET), provided a platform to assess progress on previous work plans, explore sustainable PHC financing, and align priorities with Kenya’s broader health policy framework. Dr. Lenai reaffirmed the importance of collaboration among government agencies, CSOs, and development partners in driving healthcare transformation and ensuring PHC remains central to Kenya’s health agenda.

Health focused CSOs from various counties, Facilitated by Health NGOs Network - @HennetKenya are convening to assess progress on the previously developed work plans, explore sustainable financing strategies for PHC, and align priorities with Kenya’s broader PHC policy framework

@Laikipia_1 Thank you so much @Laikipia_1 for steering this and @DAN_NGUMI_00 for the articulate and comprehensive facilitation. It would be a best practice to provide feedback on all insights generated during the physical public participation and this X platform and compile a report.

Equipped with tools to push for sustainable #ImmunizationFunding, CSOs remain vital in building healthier communities. #DRM4Chanjo

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#PBOAct2013 Co-creation Workshop with partners from @USAIDKenya @KCDF @UNDPKenya , government, civil society leaders, PBOs and the donor community at large.

The County Government of Laikipia is inviting members of the public, Civil Society, Faith and Community Based Organization, Public Sector and Interested Parties to Participate and submit their plans development priorities and needs for inclusion in the ADP (2025-2026)

PPI,chairing Laikipia County Civil Society Organisations Forum & @USAIDKenya Uongozi Wa Afya Thabiti Project, held a feedback session with the @Laikipia_health County Health Management Team and CSOs in a bid to strengthen #Health systems though citizen involvement.

#BudgetAdvocacy begins with the correct information being shared. We continue to strengthen the capacities of #Youth in @LaikipiaCountyG to #Meaningfully engage their leaders in the county planning processes. 👏🏽👏🏽 to @Activista_031 & @cedgg_2001 for walking this journey with us.

At this age, you have to think long term. Focus on your career goals. Save money. Find someone who you can pray and hustle with. We can no longer afford to waste time. Focus on things that matter in the long run. Stability. Loyalty. Peace of Mind.

The government must justify the funding reduction for crucial maternal health programs & provide a plan on how it will go on supporting the health & well-being of mothers & newborns. It's not about numbers; it’s about lives! #RMNCAHNKenya #HealthBudget2024 #RejectFinanceBill2024

🌟 Final Day of Advocacy Training for @HennetKenya members in Nairobi! Today's session built upon yesterday's momentum, delving deeper into the budget-making process, citizen participation, and the role of CSOs in budget advocacy. By strengthening our advocacy capacity...

Reports on out-of-pocket expenditure for #FP foster #transparency and #accountability in healthcare spending. They shed light on financial barriers individuals face in accessing #RH services, driving the need for #policy change and #HealthEquity. @PublicPathways @Pwagutu

Tomorrow @ipf_global Staff @quikaranja will be a guest on a Local Radio: Ujuzi Radio show in #LaikipiaCounty from 8.00-9.00am. Tune in for an insightful conversation on #PublicParticipation at the County Level. 🌐Listen Live: 97.1FM Radio Tumaini🎧 #TimizaUwazi

Trained in #SMART advocacy by @Afidep's and @ppd_aro's Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project, CSOs in Kenya’s Laikipia, Nyandarua, Tana River and Taita Taveta counties are driving change to improve health outcomes by advocating for increased resource allocation and enhanced efficiency in healthcare budgets at subnational level. Their efforts are paving way for healthier societies. Check out their inspiring progress: bit.ly/3UCPl0Z #HealthFinancing #UHC #SRHR

We wrap up the Training for GFF regional CSOs & media personnel. The CSOs are drawn from the 8 regions all over Kenya, with the training seeking to ensure that CSOs are adequately informed about the GFF process. The champions will then Cascade the information to their regions.

Faith Mwende the Advocacy and communications Manager at HENNET gives her opening remarks during The GFF Training of CSOs and Media Personnel. The CSOs are drawn from the 8 respective regions all over Kenya. The training.... #GFFinKenya

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@Kenyans Have they been eating monkey meat from China? Otherwise did the cholera end up in their tummy. Am just asking

Government confirms cholera outbreak at the British camp in Nanyuki which is linked to farmed monkeys in China

Today, @PublicPathways, with support from @UNFPAKen, launches the comprehensive budget analysis findings for Isiolo County. @MichaelGathoni @Pwagutu @isioloyetu @Z3ituna @PacidaKenya