Ministry of Health

The CBM Vision Impact Scale-Up Project Phase Two, launched in Mombasa, will expand screening, referral, treatment and follow-up services in Mombasa, Nakuru and Kakamega counties.

The summit will examine reforms covering healthcare financing, primary and specialised care, health commodities, digital health, the health workforce, and maternal and newborn health.

The partnership will unlock KSh10.4 billion (US$80 million) over the next five years to accelerate implementation of Kenya’s Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan and support the country’s 90-90-80-80 maternal and newborn health targets.

The gathering brought together ministers, investors, industry leaders, and development partners to unlock fresh capital for the sector.

The newly operational committee will spearhead the development and implementation of evidence-based food policies designed to protect Kenyan consumers.

This initiative aligns with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda and seeks to transform regional facilities into dependable referral hubs that bring advanced cancer care closer to communities across the country.

The validation follows a Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, which assessed the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

This strategic shift addresses mounting concerns about regulatory compliance and workforce development in the country’s healthcare sector.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has approved both the 300 mg tablet and 464 mg injectable solution forms of Lenacapavir for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).