WHO donates Sh10 million health kits to Kenya

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has received emergency health kits worth approximately KSh 10 million from the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the country’s response to the ongoing March–April–May (MAM) long rains and flooding affecting several regions.

The donation was received on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health, Aden Duale, by Secretary Administration Mr Adan Halakhe from the Ministry and WHO Acting Representative to Kenya Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo during a handover ceremony held at Afya House, Nairobi.

The CS reported that the emergency kits, which contain essential medicines, medical supplies and life-saving equipment, will support frontline health workers in providing critical care, managing disease outbreaks and maintaining essential health services in affected areas.

The Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of Kenyans, noting that the Ministry, working closely with county governments and partners, has activated emergency preparedness and response mechanisms to ensure communities at risk receive timely health services.