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At the 2025 Devolution Conference, Kenyan Governors, Senators and other leaders made a bold commitment to recalibrate the health system away from an aid dependent one and one that is self-sufficient, powered by institutionalised Public-Private Collaboration (PPC), innovation and domestic resource mobilization.  Today, that commitment took the next concrete step. The Council of Governors, with Open Phences supported, co-hosted the inaugural Technical Working Group (TWG) on Institutionalising PPCs in Healthcare, translating the landmark Homabay Statement into action. Here is what the room said: 1️⃣ The trust deficit is real - low public trust is a major barrier to PPCs in healthcare. The remedy is not quick-fix solutions like cleverer messaging. The answer lies in bringing in the public early, explaining where, how and why the private sector is being engaged, and adjusting proposed PPC models to accommodate desires of the diverse stakeholders and the public. Trust is earned, not merely announced. 2️⃣ Counties must lead on PPC talk. When PPC proposals originating from private investors outnumber those from counties, the risk of misalignment grows. Counties that articulate investment priorities and co-finaceable opportunities send out clearer signals that attract more aligned investors. 3️⃣ The public-private dichotomy is (at times) exaggerated. What we call "public transport" is almost privately operated. The question shouldn't be who owns the infrastructure. Communities care more about access, equity and affordable access to quality healthcare. 4️⃣ Focus should be 'Institutionalisation', not just sporadic implementation of one-off PPCs.  The PPC-TWG was tasked with standardizing participation forums, coordinating effort to support policy and legislation review, strengthening county capacity to engage in PPCs, and spearheading the joint learning mechanism to enable counties to learn from each other's successes and failures, and where possible, develop joint investment proposals with larger ticket sizes that attract better investment and provide stronger platforms for scaling and sustainability. The Homabay Statement was the spark. Today was the first step in building the engine. We are grateful to Amref Health Africa, Kenya Healthcare Federation, @PPP Directorate at Treasury, Ministry of Health, Kenya, Christian Health Association of Kenya @CHAK_KENYA, Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops @kccbSocialComms, Access Afya, Nairobi and Kisumu County leadership (representing counties),  Dr Ganda, for driving this work forward alongside Kenya's county governments.

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to innovate, regulatory frameworks must keep pace to safeguard both industry players and the public. It is with this in mind that Open Phences in collaboration with @StrathU convened stakeholders from across the sector to shape the future of the e-pharmacy landscape. Even as medicine access moves into digital spaces, the need for strong pharmacy care remains integral, from patient counselling to pharmacovigilance and effective oversight.

We joined the Council of Governors (Maarifa Centre) to discuss co-developing customized training and coaching for county managers on public-private collaborations (PPCs) in healthcare. ✅ Council of Governors (Maarifa Centre) will anchor the initiative, providing strategic leadership and guidance to ensure that programs respond to county needs and priorities. ✅ Strathmore Business School will support co-designing and execution of training and coaching programs to strengthen county capacity to initiate and manage health PPCs. ✅ Open Phences will continue ensuring key actors like the National Treasury, Ministry of Health and Parliament remain involved for policy congruence, and that training and policy efforts translate into actionable solutions for counties. Through the partnership, county leaders will gain the expertise necessary to unlock PPCs that deliver impact. This is more than training; it is a commitment to co-creating solutions that strengthen sustainability in the context of dwindling development assistance in health. #PublicPrivateCollaboration #HealthSystemsStrengthening #CapacityBuilding #PHC

Homa Bay, we’re here! Our team is on the ground at #DevCon2025, eager to meet and engage with you! Join our side event titled "Institutionalising Public-Private Collaboration in Healthcare across Kenyan Counties" tomorrow to share and hear rapid-fire insights, expert panel discussions and the launch of the Homa Bay Statement on Health PPCs: A bold vision for county-led change. 📅 15th August 🕗 8:30 am - 11:00 am 📍 Homa Bay County #DevCon2025 #HealthcareInnovaations #OpenPhences #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CountyHealthSystems #UHC

Counties are stepping up. Public-Private Collaborations are transforming diagnostics, malaria outcomes, and community health. Find out how at #DevCon2025. 📅 15 Aug 📍 Homa Bay ⏰ 8–11AM #PublicPrivateCollaboration #ZeroMalaria

Join us at #DevCon2025 for a special side event focused on Strengthening County Health Systems through Better Collaboration Across Sectors and Public-Private Partnerships. Bring your expertise and experiences as we learn from one another and co-create solutions to improve healthcare delivery across counties. This event brings the right people into the same room, not to compete, but to collaborate, share lessons, and spark innovations that move us toward health systems that efficiently serve every Kenyan. 🎤 Chief Guest: Ms. Mary Muthoni, EBS Principal Secretary – Public Health & Professional Standards, Ministry of Health 🤝🏿 Who's attending? A powerhouse mix of voices: - Ministry of Health leadership - Governors and Deputy Governors - County Health CECs - Members of Parliament & Senate Health Committees - Health associations & coalitions - Private sector innovators - Development partners This is more than just a panel discussion; it's a working session dedicated to outlining how Kenya can expand successful Public-Private Collaborations (PPCs) at the county level in a sustainable and equitable manner. ✅ What to expect: ◽Fresh insights from counties already implementing PPCs ◽Diverse perspectives covering policy to on-the-ground delivery ◽ A decisive call to action encapsulated in the Homa Bay Statement on Health PPCs 📍 Homa Bay School 🗓️ Friday, 15 August 2025 🕘 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM 🎯 Register now to secure your spot: [Link to registration page] #DevCon2025 #HealthLeadership #PPCsInHealth #HomaBayStatement #HealthcarePartnerships

Next: ➡️ Co-host a side event at the Devolution Conference ➡️ Co-create a joint implementation matrix ➡️ Seconded focal person to CoG #PublicPrivateCollaborations #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthInnovations #CouncilOfGovernors

at county level by leveraging the unique capacities of both institutions. The partnership aims to: ✅ Strengthen public-private collaboration to boost county health investments ✅ Institutionalize inter-county health partnerships ✅ De-risk counties for health-sector financing.

🌟 Devolution Conference 2025 – Homa Bay, are you ready for us?🌟 Open Phences, in collaboration with our esteemed partners – @MOH_Kenya, @KenyaGovernors, @Kenya @KenyaHealthFed, @ZMCCKenya, @HectaConsulting, Insight Health Advisors, and others – is thrilled to announce our participation in the Devolution Conference 2025! 📍 Location: Homa Bay School, Homa Bay
 🗓️ Date: Friday, 15th August 2025
 🕘 Time: 8:30 am to 11:00 am Join us for our side event titled “Institutionalising Public-Private Collaboration in Healthcare Across Kenyan Counties.” We’ll delve into the power of public-private collaborations (PPCs) in enhancing healthcare delivery at the county level. Our agenda includes:
 ✅ Unpacking the concept of PPCs and their potential impact
 ✅ Sharing valuable county-level PPC experiences and lessons
 ✅ Discussing practical pathways for scaling up PPCs for equitable, quality healthcare services We are honoured to have distinguished speakers, including:
 🎤 H.E. Gov. Gladys Wanga, EGH, Governor of Homa Bay County
 🎤 PS Ms. Mary Muthoni EBS, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health
 🎤 H.E. Lucy Mulili, Deputy Governor of Makueni County
 🎤 Hon. Dr. James Wambura Nyikal, CBS, MP, Seme Constituency
 🎤 Sen. Jackson Mandago, EGH, Senator of Uasin Gishu County Let’s come together to explore the endless possibilities in Homa Bay County and chart a new course for public-private partnerships in healthcare across Kenya! 🇰🇪 #DevolutionConference2025 #OpenPhencesHub #InsightHealthAdvisors #HectaConsulting #ZeroMalariaCampaignCoalition #HomaBayCounty

📢 Homa Bay wabiro! Catch us at the #DevCon2025 this 15th August for a dynamic session on unlocking health financing through public-private partnerships. ✅ Insights ✅ County case studies 🎯The Homa Bay Statement 📍Homa Bay County Register now: devolutionconference.cog.go.ke

We are eager to continue this crucial journey in partnership with @KisumuCountyKE. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape! #PublicPrivatePartnership #HealthcareInnovation #KisumuCounty #CoCreation #SustainableInvestment #OpenPhences

The insights gained during this workshop have been truly enlightening, paving the way for sustainable co-investments. We’re gearing up for tomorrow’s main co-creation session, which will bring together key public and private sector stakeholders.

We had the incredible opportunity to host private healthcare facilities and Faith-Based organisations here in Kisumu County. Today marks Day 2 of our co-creation workshop, focusing on enhancing public-private collaboration for a stronger healthcare system.

Open Phences and Kisumu County's public and private sectors continue to build on a strong legacy of public-private partnerships aimed at transforming healthcare systems. #PublicPrivateCollaborations #UHC #KisumuCounty #HealthcareInnovation

As an implementing partner of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, we are proud to contribute to the five-year Combi Track Life Sciences and Health (LSH) strategy towards the advancement of Universal Health Coverage.

Today we had the pleasure of meeting the @KisumuCountyKE Health Management Team (CHMT) led by Dr. Ganda to kick off a three-day co-creation workshop focused on improving public-private collaboration for a stronger healthcare system.