Health policies in Kenya and the new constitution for vision 2030
Date
2015Author
Kibui, Agnes W.
Mugo, Ruth K.
Nyaga, Grace
Ngesu, L. M,
Mwaniki, I. N
Mwaniki, Bernard
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ArticleLanguage
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Promoting global health ensures progress in basic humanitarian values in saving and improving lives.
In recent years, improving global health has proven its advanced value in promoting security and
constructive cooperation between countries. A strategic and long-term global health policy helps
countries in advancing their core interests in establishing lasting collaborations that save and improve
lives of millions globally. This policy helps in creating an environment that enables countries to possess
their goals and programs where assessment, cost-effectiveness, and responsibility assume imperative
roles. Health challenges are more acute in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other developed nations.
These challenges are embedded in a broader context of poverty, poorly developed infrastructure,
politically instigated conflicts and disappointingly managed governmental institutions. The sub-Saharan
Africa region remains a target of global public health policies and intercessions. Fighting against AIDS,
TB, and Malaria, for example, has, in the last decade, spurred an exceptional mobilization of resources
to Africa. The Kenya health policies give directions to ensure considerable developments in the position
of health in the country. Accordingly, these guidelines are aligned with the country’s development
agenda, Vision 2030, the new constitution, and global commitments. Under the government’s
supervision, the health policies show the ministry of health’s commitment to guaranteeing highest
possible standards of health in Kenya. Maintaining the commitment and dedicated programs towards
global, regional, and local health should remain consistent even in the face of momentous fiscal
situations and commitments from other valuable global priorities.
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University of Nairobi
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