Kenya has intensified its fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria with renewed backing from the Global Fund.
In a high-level consultative meeting organized by the Kenya Red Cross Society in collaboration with the Global Fund, UK Members of Parliament, Amref Health Africa in Kenya, and the Ministry of Health, key stakeholders gathered to evaluate the progress and future direction of Kenya's health response.
The meeting, led by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki CBS, reviewed the impact of current grant efforts and set new priorities aimed at achieving lasting health outcomes.
According to a report by the Kenya Red Cross Society, the partnership, which involves 43 sub-recipients across the country, has empowered Community-Based Organisations to play a central role in HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
These local groups are also at the forefront of advancing primary healthcare services and accelerating Kenya’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
This community-led approach is proving critical in ensuring that health interventions are responsive, inclusive, and sustainable.
Looking ahead, Kenya is placing strategic emphasis on three key areas to bolster its public health systems.
These include the local production of essential medications such as antiretrovirals, anti-malarials, and TB drugs, as well as mosquito nets to improve accessibility and reduce dependency on imports.