Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has urged stakeholders in the health sector to prioritize the integration of services and strengthen domestic financing to create a resilient, self-sustaining healthcare system in Kenya.
Speaking at the 11th Health Integration Summit 2026 in Mombasa, Dr Oluga emphasized the need to move beyond discussions toward the implementation of concrete, time-bound interventions to overcome persistent barriers to integrated service delivery.
He highlighted that declining donor funding poses a growing challenge to the sustainability of the country’s health sector, stressing the importance of enhanced local financing mechanisms to ensure the continuity of essential services. Key services include maternal healthcare, immunization programs, and treatment for chronic illnesses.
The summit, held from March 15 to 19, has brought together stakeholders from national and county governments, civil society organisations, and development partners. Discussions focus on strengthening collaboration and advancing integrated, people-centered healthcare delivery, in line with Kenya’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation (BETA) Agenda.
Dr Oluga urged participants to take decisive, coordinated actions to ensure that the health system can withstand funding fluctuations while continuing to deliver quality services to all Kenyans.
