Kenyan health officials warn that they need Sh22.7 billion more money, or health plans will fail next year. The health department asked for Sh70 billion but received just Sh31.34 billion in draft budget plans. This creates a huge money gap that threatens care for many Kenyans. Health leader Aden Duale told lawmakers the shortage puts medical intern jobs at risk. The money would also pay over 100,000 community health workers who help rural areas.
Parliament must decide if it will add funds before finalizing next year's budget. Several new health agencies cannot start work without proper funding. Student scholarships for 22,342 medical trainees might stop without an extra Sh680 million. The drug safety office needs Sh206 million to meet world standards. Duale stressed they cannot make health care available to everyone with the current funding levels.
Parliament must decide if it will add funds before finalizing next year's budget. Several new health agencies cannot start work without proper funding. Student scholarships for 22,342 medical trainees might stop without an extra Sh680 million. The drug safety office needs Sh206 million to meet world standards. Duale stressed they cannot make health care available to everyone with the current funding levels.
