What Kenyans Stand to Gain From the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Deal
What Kenyans Stand to Gain From the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Deal
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President William Ruto has announced the signing of what he termed a “historic Health Cooperation Framework” between Kenya and the United States, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen universal health coverage in the country.
He said the agreement represents “a significant strengthening of our commitment to the full actualisation of universal health coverage,” adding that the new pact will substantially boost Kenya’s medical capacity.
“This transformative framework prioritises the supply of modern medical equipment to our hospitals, the efficient and timely delivery of essential health commodities to our facilities, the upscaling of our health workforce, and the expansion of health insurance to ensure that every Kenyan is protected,” President Ruto said.
The deal was signed in Washington, D.C., where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi formally endorsed the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework on behalf of both governments.
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US Commits Ksh 207 Billion Over Five Years
According to President Ruto, the United States will provide Ksh 207 billion to Kenya over the next five years.
He stated that the funds will be channelled directly through government institutions to enhance efficiency and eliminate “third-party intermediaries.”
“Resources will be channelled directly through government institutions, eliminating third-party intermediaries and guaranteeing that support reaches the intended beneficiaries for maximum impact and accountability,” he said.
Ruto stated that “The commitment underscores expanding trust in Kenya’s public health reforms and ongoing sectoral changes,” and added that “The American government’s decision is a vote of confidence in the country’s systems.”
Kenya Becomes First Nation to Sign Such Framework
The President expressed gratitude to Washington for choosing Kenya as the first country in the world to sign the new partnership.
“We express our deep appreciation to the Government of the United States, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, for choosing Kenya as the first nation to sign such a Framework,” he said.
He noted that the decision “reflects growing confidence in the strength, sustainability, and reform momentum of our healthcare systems,” signalling continued collaboration between the two nations.
25-Year Partnership Backed by Over Ksh 129 Billion
Ruto highlighted that Kenya’s cooperation with the U.S. in the health sector is not new, but rather an extension of a long-established relationship spanning more than 25 years.
The move is seen as a strategy to position Kenya to steer forward the long-debated Universal Health Coverage.
“This partnership builds upon Kenya’s long-standing health cooperation with the United States, an enduring collaboration spanning more than 25 years and backed by over Ksh. 129 billion in investment,” he noted.
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President William Ruto with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Whitehouse. PHOTO/ Ruto X
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