An estimated Sh47 billion in additional funding is needed to support major health projects under the Department of Medical Services, following a sharp decline in donor aid.

The funds will cover critical areas including HIV, family planning, vaccine supplies, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, Tuberculosis and health workforce needs.

The National Assembly's Health Committee, chaired by Seme MP James Nyikal, has recommended allocating Sh4.27 billion in the 2025/26 budget to HIV, family planning and vaccines commodities.

The committee noted that this amount is additional to government counterpart funds under the GAVI and UNICEF programmes.