I am thankful to God for the opportunity I had to serve as the Principal Secretary Ministry of Health it has been a journey of great lessons.I wish my successors the very best as they move forward the ealth agenda.

I had a meeting with The Global Fund Country Team to review grant performance.Implementation of the grant in Kenya is on track.The Global Fund implementers are currently conducting a midterm review of the grant in order to align the funds with current realities.

Survivors are a proof that we can indeed defeat cancer through early diagnosis.Let us a embrace regular screening for various types of cancer to enable early detection.

Caregivers make the cancer journey bearable for our loved ones.We salute you!May your strength and resilience serve as an encouragement for all of us not to stop in our efforts to triumph over cancer.

Screening and early diagnosis is key in controlling breast cancer.Ministry of Health is continuously raising awareness on breast cancer and has made tremendous efforts in cancer prevention and control.

The launch of the Herceptin SC Access Program under the Ministry of Health NHIF Kenya and #Roche MOU is another first in cancer care access. Patients diagnosed with breast cancer will have access to this innovative treatment as long as they have NHIF Kenya cover.

Today's launch of the Kenyatta University Hospital (KUTRRH) Breast Care Centre of Excellence is a great stride in the implementation of the breast cancer action plan 2021-2025.The one stop centre will enable timely diagnosis and linkage to care for breast cancer patients all under one roof.

The Health Sector Drought Response efforts have been boosted with a donation of Interagency Emergency Health Kits by WHO Kenya.The kits will be distributed to nine most affected counties to help address health issues associated with the drought.

I have today met the US Congressional staff & CDC Kenya to discuss US-Kenya partnership in strengthening Kenya's health security. We explored further partnership in upcoming Strategic National Public Health Institutes and local manufacturing of Health Products and Technologies.

Significant progress has been made on the roadmap to establishment of mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya by Moderna .This will see production of over 500 million doses of vaccines annually thus enhancing access to vaccines for Kenya and Africa.

Non Communicable Diseases is a major concern in developing countries thus slowing down development. This meeting on the sidelines of #UNGA77 explored strategies to tackle NCDs including innovative partnerships & Investing in adequate, predictable & sustained domestic financing

I emphasize the importance of youth friendly services as a critical tool in addressing HIV AIDS ,GBV and other issues that affect our youth.The Global Fund #7th Replacement Conference.
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A great opportunity for the global community to exchange notes on the experiences with #Covid19 and progress in fighting HIV,TB and Malaria at the ongoing The Global Fund 7th Replenishment Conference.
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The Ministry of Health today received a certificate of exemplary performance from the National Cohesion & Values Directorate for emerging top among MDAs in its achievements & reporting on contribution to national values in the course of service delivery in the 2021/2022 reporting period.

Well done Dr Kiiru,Dr Mulwa, Dr. Kuria & Prof. Matilu for making a strong case for National Laboratories, Quality Control & regulatory support towards the Pharmacy and Poisons attaining ML3 status to the The Global Fund . A requisite for local manufacturing of vaccines & other critical #HPTs

The government has made significant progress towards strengthening mental health services in the country .The MoU with @JNJCares signed today seeks to build on the gains through HRH capacity building,access to services & products through technology among others.

Kenya has made significant strides in the fight against TB,HIV & Malaria in the past 20 years through the support of The Global Fund. State and none actors have have today celebrated the gains ahead of the The Global Fund 7th Replenishment Conference next month.
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I have today held discussions with Hon Gov. Nathif J. Adam, EGH Governor elect for Garissa County.H.E is keen to advance the #UHC agenda through improvement of cancer services,maternal Health Services, NHIF services among others.