This archive report was first published on 10 September 2021.
On September 10, 2021, the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) launched a report emphasizing the need for collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare sector to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Kenya.
The report, supported by the International Pharmaceutical Federation of Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), calls for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to achieve UHC.
According to KAPI Chairperson Willy Soriney, "We believe together we can strengthen healthcare systems and achieve UHC over the next decade, ensuring everyone receives the care and treatment they need, and no one is left behind."
Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr. Mercy Mwangangi reiterated the relevance of Universal Healthcare as a pillar within the government's Big Four Agenda, citing gains realized since the launch of the UHC pilot phase.
Dr. Mwangangi noted that the positive development has been brought about through collaborative efforts of both public and private sector players in the health sector, championed by KAPI with the ultimate goal of ensuring a people-centered healthcare system in the country.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board CEO, Dr. Fred Siyoi, further reiterated the need for collaboration of KAPI and other stakeholders with the government to evolve an appropriate health system that will accelerate the achievement of UHC in Kenya.
KAPI Chairman Willy Soriney stated that "KAPI remains committed to working with government and other stakeholders to evolve the health systems towards an envisioned ideal as espoused in the governments' UHC Agenda."
The report was endorsed by industry thought leaders, including Dr. Eva Mubia Njenga, Chair Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), and others.
Concerning private sector engagement in Kenya to support healthcare system strengthening, the report states that "Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a journey unique to each country's needs and priorities, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach."
KAPI member companies have shown their commitment to including the patients' voice in their partnerships towards UHC, through various access programs and initiatives.
