CABINET SECRETARY FOR HEALTH DR. DEBORAH MLONGO BARASA PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON GOVERNOR STEPHEN SANG TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE COLLABORATION
Kapsabet, Nandi County – This morning, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, paid a courtesy call on Nandi County Governor, H.E. Hon. Stephen Sang, at the county headquarters. The meeting marked a significant step towards fostering stronger collaboration between the national and county governments in the healthcare sector. The discussions centered on enhancing service delivery, improving healthcare infrastructure, and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nandi County.
The CS Dr. Barasa, PS Mary Muthoni and their delegation are in our county for the World Oral Health Day celebration being held at KMTC Mosoriot Campus.
Dr. Barasa commended Governor Sang for his commitment to improving healthcare services in the county, noting the progress made in recent years. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between the national and county governments to address healthcare challenges and ensure that all Kenyans have access to quality and affordable healthcare services.
“Universal Health Coverage is a key pillar of the government’s agenda, and we are committed to working closely with county governments to achieve this goal. Nandi County has shown remarkable progress, and we are here to support and strengthen these efforts,” said Dr. Barasa.
Governor Sang expressed his gratitude for the visit and reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving healthcare services for the residents of Nandi County. He highlighted some of the key achievements in the county’s healthcare sector, including the construction of new health facilities, the recruitment of additional healthcare workers, and the implementation of community-based health programs.
“We are committed to ensuring that every resident of Nandi County has access to quality healthcare services. Our partnership with the national government is crucial in achieving this goal, and we appreciate the support and guidance from the Ministry of Health,” said Governor Sang.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare collaboration, including: Capacity Building, Infrastructure Development, Health Financing, Community Engagement and Technology Integration.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from both leaders to work closely together to address the healthcare challenges in Nandi County and to ensure the successful implementation of UHC. Dr. Barasa assured Governor Sang of the national government’s continued support and collaboration in achieving these goals.
The visit by Dr. Barasa underscores the importance of partnership and collaboration in the healthcare sector, as Kenya continues to make strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving the health and well-being of all its citizens.
Present at the meeting were the Nandi County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili, Deputy Governor Dr Yulita Cheruiyot among other dignitaries.