Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has unveiled the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to enhance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through preventive healthcare to strengthen national health security.
Established under Legal Notice No. 14 of 2022, KNPHI will serve as Kenya's central platform for disease surveillance, health research, policy coordination, and rapid emergency response.
The institute is expected to streamline public health functions, eliminate duplication, and improve Kenya's readiness and capacity to respond to health threats.
Speaking during the launch at the KICC, Duale emphasized the importance of investing in resilient institutions capable of responding swiftly and effectively to public health challenges. "NPHI provides us with a unified platform to prioritize public health needs, mobilize resources efficiently, build laboratory and workforce capacity, and generate research that will guide our national policies," he said.
