| dc.description.abstract | The emergence of globalization has cultivated an international consensus that without
economic development; it is very unlikely that a country may realize social or political
development. It is equally important to note that the economic effect on social development
automatically influence the country healthcare services as healthcare systems are improved and
adopted.
For decades and before 1980s, the colonial and the Gove.nments of Kenya had pursued a goal
to provide free healthcare services to its citizen with minimal success; but as population
increased, this endeavor became almost a mirage. The challenge called for a change of strategy
with introduction of cost sharing which also could not guarantee sustainability of healthcare
services in the country due to increased number of poor people and poverty. An involvement
of multisectral approach to provision of health individual, collaboration and adoption of all
dimensions through globalization provides a ray of hope to not only economic, political and
social development but also guaranteed equitable and reliable healthcare systems in Kenya and
specifically referral healthcare services at KNH.
With the advent of globalization, KNH has made positive strides that have guaranteed patients
with reliable healthcare services. These include increased donor funding, collaboration levels,
training and research as well as enhanced the hospital relations with international partners.
During this period, the hospital l.as increased number of local doctors and nurses, enhanced
transfer of skills, innovations and technologies which are driving forces to quality and efficient
healthcare services. The period has also brought in challenges for the hospital which include
increased competition, attraction of qualified nurses and doctors to international are some the
issues that have made the hospital to spend. more resources in research and development in
order to stay afloat. This paper reveals the link between zlobalization and healthcare and it"
influence on institution policy choice. However, the process is not expected to take place
automatically without institutional initiatives if KNH is to reap the benefits of globalization.
KNH need to make use of the existing infrastructure, human resources and donor confidence,
the opportunities that are indeed important in propelling KNH toward Vision 2030 and
achieving the desired Millennium Development Goals (MDGs. | en |
