State Department for Medical Services

29/08/2025

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today met with Kenya Airways (KQ) to explore partnerships in health logistics. The agenda focused on the Fly Kenya Policy, KQ’s capacity to handle pharmaceutical cargo, and its role in public health emergencies.

The delegation was led by Dalmas Okendo, Head of Government Affairs, and Isaac Mwangi, Manager for Government and Industry Affairs, with Director-General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, also in attendance.

29/08/2025

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 – 𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐚

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, met with executives from AIM Co. Ltd and their local partners Livelite Ltd in Nairobi to advance Kenya’s vaccine manufacturing agenda.

During the meeting, Dr. Oluga reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to produce the first locally manufactured vaccine vial by 2027, noting that local production is key to strengthening health security, reducing reliance on imports and positioning Kenya as a regional hub for vaccines.

Discussions focused on partnership modalities, technology transfer and building local capacity to support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.

The AIM Co. Ltd delegation was led by Mr. Yan Zhou (Founder, Board Chair and CEO), accompanied by Mr. Jia Shaojun (President), Ms. Joanna Wenjuan Zhou (Vice President), Ms. Chloe Deng Wei (Director) and Ms. Nicole Wan Li (International Business Manager). Local partners Livelite Ltd were represented by Michael Asola (CEO), George Hu (VP, China and South East Asia), Louis Antoniu (VP Global Business Development – USA), Tom Warenga (Business Development) and Anthony Ochieng (Director of Partnerships).

29/08/2025

𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called for efficiency and accountability in health sector spending, stressing that every resource must deliver value for Kenyans.

Speaking during the launch of the Financial Year 2026/27 and Medium-Term Budget preparation retreat the PS cited progress in HIV, immunisation, blood transfusion and family planning programmes, alongside specialised services such as transplants and heart surgeries, medical research, new infrastructure and a digital health information system.

Dr. Oluga, however, warned that allocations have dropped by 9.5 per cent in recent years, from KSh 113.5 billion in 2022/23 to KSh 102.7 billion in 2024/25, even as funding needs more than doubled. He urged health officials to submit realistic, well-justified proposals aligned with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), BETA, and the drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

“The budget is not just numbers on paper—it is a reflection of our collective commitment to better health outcomes,” he said.

28/08/2025

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health products and technologies (HPT) supply chain during a national forum on supply chain sustainability held under the theme “A Shift Towards Self-Reliance and Sustainability in Response to the Evolving Funding Environment.”

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, outlined three priorities to secure the future of the country’s supply chain: strengthening procurement and last-mile delivery systems, reshaping KEMSA to improve logistics, and expanding local manufacturing to lower costs.

He also launched the new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HPTs to streamline processes and enhance accountability. The Ministry is rolling out digital supply chain systems, exploring public–private partnerships, and pursuing pooled procurement to deliver better value.

Dr Oluga reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted access to essential medicines and health products for all Kenyans.

28/08/2025

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-08-28-only-legitimate-uhc-staff-will-transion-to-pnp-ministry-maintains

PS Oluga has dismissed reports alleging contradictions in its statements.

28/08/2025

PRESS STATEMENT ON INACCURATE MEDIA REPORTING REGARDING THE UHC WORKFORCE

27/08/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐇𝐂

Strengthening training standards and workforce planning is key to building a resilient health system and advancing UHC.

Today, PS for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga joined CS Hon. Aden Duale, PS Mary Muthoni, and leaders from CUE, KUCCPS, and professional councils in a meeting that resolved to develop a joint framework aligning training, placement, and curricula with professional standards.

27/08/2025

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a key pillar in strengthening Kenya’s health system.

Today, PS for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga joined Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and National Treasury & Economic Planning CS Hon. John Mbadi in a high-level engagement with a US delegation led by Ms. Susan Burns, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, at the National Treasury. The discussions focused on sustainable health financing, strengthening critical health sectors, and advancing UHC through strategic partnerships.

A key priority was joint action against global health threats under the Global Health Security (GHS) framework, with Kenya identified as a priority country for enhanced cooperation.

27/08/2025

MoH is advancing innovative partnerships to strengthen Kenya’s health supply chain.

PS Dr. Ouma Oluga met Zipline Africa CEO, Caitlin Burton, and Country Director, Charles Kariuki to review progress on USG funding and MoH support for implementing the medical drone delivery programme.

26/08/2025

Fraud in healthcare isn’t a shortcut. It’s a crime.

26/08/2025

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, met a delegation from the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) led by Eng. Guo Peng, who presented a feasibility study on proposed projects at Londiani Sub-County Hospital (Kericho) and Kabarnet County Hospital (Baringo). The study will inform consideration for grant funding by the Government of China. The delegation also included Mr. China Qing and Ms. Annie He Lihua from the Chinese Embassy.

25/08/2025