Clinton Health Access Initiative to bridge HIV, TB funding gaps
The Ministry of Health has partnered with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to address funding gaps in HIV and tuberculosis (TB) services.
This following the United States Government’s stop-work order that disrupted key health programs.
CHAI outlined its support to the Ministry of Health and county governments, including spearheading a Resource Mapping exercise at the Ministry to enhance coordination of health sector resources during a meeting between the Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga and CHAI, led by Global Director Dr. Gerald Macharia.
Dr. Macharia announced that CHAI has secured 12 months of additional support aimed at addressing short, medium, and long-term interventions already identified by the health ministry following an analysis of the impact of the funding cuts.
Through this partnership, CHAI seeks to support the Ministry to respond to the immediate gaps while working towards a stronger, more resilient, and domestically driven health system.
The health ministry says, the efforts will focus on leveraging existing and alternative financing, advancing reforms to build an efficient and sustainable health system, and institutionalizing resource tracking to strengthen planning and service delivery continuity.
Additionally, CHAI will work closely with the Ministry to explore non-traditional funding options, including public-private partnerships, optimize service delivery integration, and strengthen data analytics for better allocation of available resources to high-impact areas and populations in need.
The partnership also aims to foster continuous engagement among stakeholders, donors, and implementing partners to enhance alignment and efficiency across the health sector.