The Ministry of Health is now pushing for pooled procurement models to ease access to medicine.
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa said medicines are not just products but the cornerstone of healthcare tools that alleviate suffering, save lives and empower health systems to deliver better outcomes.
Speaking during the inaugural Axmed Access Summit on Thursday, Barasa said the pivotal gathering underscored the ministry's shared mission to ensure that every Kenyan has access to quality, affordable medicines. "When we speak about Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Social Health Initiative, we envision a future where every citizen, from urban centres to rural villages, benefits from a health system that is efficient, equitable, and resilient," she said.
The CS said without reliable access to affordable medicines, even the most sophisticated health interventions fall short.
