This archive report was first published on 23 September 2019.
Published on September 23, 2019, a survey conducted by Infotrak has shed light on the pressing issue of access to quality and affordable healthcare in Kenya.
According to the survey, which took place between September 10th and 14th in 24 counties, a significant majority of Kenyans believe that both national and county governments should address the issue of affordable healthcare as a matter of urgency.
However, the survey revealed that 40% of respondents were not impressed by the quality of healthcare offered by both levels of government, citing poor medical services in public facilities and financial constraints as major challenges.
Infotrak's findings also highlighted the struggles that many Kenyans face in accessing medical services in public health facilities. A staggering 64% of respondents reported traveling up to 3 kilometers to access the nearest health facility, while 51% did not have any form of medical insurance.
On the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) roll out, awareness was found to be highest in regions where pilot initiatives were underway, but lowest in the Eastern Region. Despite this, 82% of respondents rated UHC as an important program, although uptake remains lowest in Nairobi and Coast regions.
