Universal health coverage for primary healthcare under the Kenyan Kwanza administration now stands at 40 percent, with 21.3 million Kenyans presently accessing free healthcare.
According to statistics by the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, this marks a significant milestone in the rollout of the country's revamped healthcare system.
In a statement delivered to the National Assembly, Duale reported that the services are being provided at level 2 to 4 public health institutions, including dispensaries, health centres, and sub-county hospitals, as well as contracted private and faith-based facilities. "Free primary healthcare services for 21,390,659 (Million) in all public level 2-4 facilities.
The contracted facilities are available to the public on the SHA website www.sha,go.ke," he stated.
