KILIFI, Kenya July 18 \u2013 The government is intensifying efforts to advance preventive and promotive healthcare nationwide, aiming to drive the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, met with Kilifi County leaders, including Deputy Governor Flora Mbetsa Chebule and County Executive Committee Member for Health Peterson Mwarogo, to discuss these initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have made significant strides in public health, notably through the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal treated mosquito nets in Kilifi County and across the country,\u201d PS Muthoni said.<\/p>\n
Since November 2023, a total of 8,973,904 nets have been distributed, benefiting 17,418,202 individuals in 14 counties. In Kilifi specifically, 1,121,621 nets are designated for a population of 1.7 million, with 287,985 households set to receive them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative highlights our commitment to reducing malaria transmission and improving overall health by focusing on vulnerable populations and ensuring equitable access to preventive measures,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
The discussions also focused on evaluating healthcare programs, addressing existing challenges, and strategizing to enhance healthcare delivery. \u201cWe emphasized preventive and promotive healthcare, including distributing treated mosquito nets to combat malaria,\u201d PS Muthoni noted.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Health is working closely with county governments and development partners to enhance preventive and promotive healthcare, particularly for tropical diseases. In November last year, PS Muthoni stressed the need for increased budget allocation to preventive health during her presentation before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health.<\/p>\n
Muthoni highlighted the importance of prevention, stating that every dollar invested in preventive healthcare can save nine dollars in curative treatments. She acknowledged the committee\u2019s role in aligning budget allocations with the State Department\u2019s preventive healthcare objectives, including public health management, disease surveillance, and strategic interventions for diseases such as malaria, TB, and nutrition services.<\/p>\n
The State Department comprises five directorates and 20 Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), each with specific missions and objectives.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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