This collaboration, officially launched by Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, is set to bring substantial financial relief to thousands of Kenyans battling one of the country’s leading non-communicable diseases.
This new body is tasked with developing inclusive, evidence-based health benefit packages and tariff structures that are essential for the successful implementation of UHC across the country.
This accomplishment results from a dedicated three-year effort by KUTRRH to establish a renal transplant center, with the hospital investing in extensive staff training at Apollo Hospital in India.
Both parties agreed to accelerate the implementation and expansion of the Social Health Authority, which is central to Kenya’s ambitions for Universal Health Coverage.
Mediheal’s administration has also addressed concerns about transparency, stating that all patient records and data on kidney transplants are available and open to scrutiny by public agencies and regulatory bodies.
Once fully implemented in Kenya’s regional blood centers, the automation technology will extend the shelf life of red blood cells from six days to an impressive 45 days, while enabling frozen platelets to last up to two years.