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Today, the Court of Appeal stayed the High Court order that had sought to halt implementation of the Kenya USG Health Cooperation Framework. The Kenya USG Health Cooperation Framework is the product of rigorous negotiation between two sovereign governments, shaped by professionals who are not only deeply competent but also genuinely invested in Kenya’s health future. Really the best as was earlier stated by His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto. We respect the judicial process. Always. But it must also be said plainly that when hard-earned partnerships in health face legal disruption, it is ultimately Kenyan patients who bear the cost of that unnecessary distraction. And the noble work continues.

Happy Labour Day, Kenya 🇰🇪 Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dedication of every worker who keeps our nation moving forward. A special tribute to our health workers on the front line. Your courage, compassion, and tireless service save lives every single day. You stand firm in the face of challenges, offering hope and healing when it’s needed most. Every worker counts. From the farmers who nourish the nation, to the builders shaping our skylines, to the teachers inspiring future generations—your contributions are invaluable. Kenya stands stronger because of you. May this Labour Day remind us of the dignity in every job, the strength in unity, and the importance of lifting each other up. Happy Labour Day!

A promise made on the Day of the African Child 2025, now fulfilled

ICYMI: GHAI, alongside partners, is hosting a session at #WHSNairobi2026 that will bring together key voices—from government officials to advocacy leaders—to explore how to drive domestic financing and accountability to transform PHC and UHC commitments into lasting systems.

#NoWeakness on court three 💪 @Okutoyiangella2 cruises to a 6-3, 6-1 win to give Auburn a 2-0 lead ‼️ #WarEagle

HUDUMA MASHINANI held today at Obambo Sec School in Kisumu West Constituency was successful with all Government Services brought down to the citizens.

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, has reiterated commitment to strengthening health financing reforms following a briefing on the progress of the Kenya Health Policy Platform and the Health Financing Framework. During a consultative session with a technical committee led by Dr Nancy Njeru, Director of Healthcare Financing, Digital Health, Policy and Research Standards, he emphasised the need to align financing mechanisms with service delivery outcomes, with governance and accountability at the centre of the reforms. The proposed Kenya Health Policy Platform will bring together national and county governments, development partners, and private sector actors under a coordinated framework aimed at reducing duplication and improving efficiency in resource utilisation, aligned with Kenya Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, and Universal Health Coverage. He underscored the importance of practical, solutions-driven approaches to enhance efficiency across government systems, noting that public investments must deliver measurable improvements in healthcare delivery. The next phase will involve structured stakeholder consultations within a defined timeline to refine and validate the framework ahead of rollout, as part of efforts to advance sustainable, equitable, and results-driven Universal Health Coverage.

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, convened a consultative meeting at Afya House with the Japan–Kenya Health Sector Joint Technical Working Group to review progress in bilateral health cooperation. Discussions focused on advancing local manufacturing as a key driver of Universal Health Coverage, alongside efforts to formalise the next phase of collaboration. The Principal Secretary commended the partnership and called for focused implementation and strengthened capacity support to sustain progress and deliver long-term impact.

In pictures: Dr Ouma Oluga Principal Secretary for Medical Services, arriving at the 53rd Kenya Medical Scientific Conference currently underway at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha.

The @MOH_Kenya is implementing the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) initiative, reinforcing our commitment to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Too many lives are still lost from avoidable causes—this remains both a public health priority and a moral imperative. EWENE focuses on strengthening the quality of care across the continuum, from pregnancy through postnatal services, while directing resources to high-burden areas and improving overall health system readiness. Through this plan, we are ensuring that every woman and every newborn, everywhere in Kenya, has an equal chance to survive and thrive.

Every minute counts in saving a mother’s life during childbirth. That is why we are scaling up life-saving drugs, including 1.5m doses of heat-stable carbetocin—shifting from policy to delivery at the frontline. But this goes beyond medicines. We are strengthening blood banks, equipping facilities and deploying ambulances across all counties to ensure timely care. No woman should be turned away because she cannot pay. Through the Social Health Authority, we are working to remove financial barriers. At #IMNHC2026, I made it clear: success is not in the discussions, but in outcomes. We must ensure that when a mother walks into a facility—she must leave alive, holding a healthy child.

This week, Nairobi stood at the centre of a global reckoning. Over 1,800 maternal and child health experts from 87 countries gathered for the @alignmnh International Maternal Newborn Health Conference — united by one urgent mission: ending preventable deaths. #IMNHC2026

Four remarkable days come to a close. #IMNHC2026 has been a gathering of the bold, the committed, and the deeply caring. From the opening session to this afternoon's closing plenary, the thread running through every conversation has been the same. Mothers and babies deserve better, and we, as a global community, have both the knowledge and the responsibility to make it happen. As @fnoluga , Principal Secretary State Department of Medical Service put it, “The International Maternal Newborn Health Conference 2026 ends with one call, moving forward together to do the work.” @alignmnh @Jhpiego @gatesfoundation @UNFPA @UNICEF @MOH_Kenya

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Key highlights included inspecting the construction site of the Kegonga Level 4 Hospital and the official commissioning of Piny Owacho Hospital, both of which are central to the government's commitment to establish 20 new healthcare facilities across western Kenya.

Accompanied President @WilliamsRuto on his working tour through Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to evaluate the progress of regional healthcare initiatives.

This road project will unlock Rusinga Island’s tourism potential and accelerate blue economy activities, including the construction of fish landing sites, fish markets, rescue centres, and aquaculture cages.

Dr Oluga emphasised collaboration, investment and partnerships as key to delivering citizen-centred, inclusive healthcare solutions.