healthcare
Kenya’s classification as a lower-middle-income country (LMIC) is creating challenges for its healthcare system. A new report indicates that the transition away from donor-funded grants is occurring faster than the country can compensate with domestic tax revenues, leading to increased reliance on concessional loans and a growing public debt. Impact of Funding Shifts A report […]
The Kenyan government reiterated its dedication to developing healthcare as a catalyst for economic expansion and technological advancement. This commitment was emphasized at the UK–Kenya Business Forum Healthcare Roundtable in Nairobi. The forum, centered on the theme “Healthcare as a Strategic Growth Sector: UK–Kenya Partnerships for Delivery, Innovation & Investment,” brought together government officials, representatives […]
Kenya’s government has prioritized healthcare as a key component of its economic agenda. Recent budgetary allocations and policy shifts aim to improve access and quality of services, but challenges remain. Healthcare Funding and Policy For the 2025/2026 financial year, the Kenyan government allocated Ksh 138.1 billion to healthcare, representing an 8.7% increase from the previous […]
Kenya and the United Kingdom convened a healthcare roundtable in Nairobi on January 22, 2026, to explore partnership opportunities and bolster Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The event, themed “Healthcare as a Strategic Growth Sector: UK–Kenya Partnerships for Delivery, Innovation & Investment,” aimed to unlock investment opportunities within the Kenyan health sector. Healthcare as […]
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant and growing health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to a substantial number of premature deaths. Managing these conditions often presents financial and logistical hurdles for affected individuals. The Access to Healthcare (ATH) program, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim in partnership with Zuri Health, Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), […]
A younger sister, an elite 400-metre sprinter who has competed internationally for Great Britain, informed the author in early 2020 that a recent blood test revealed a creatinine level slightly above the normal range, a potential indicator of a kidney problem. The sister had also consulted a sports doctor who confirmed that creatinine is derived […]
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