Kenya became a driving force in the World Health Organization (WHO)-sponsored discussions for an International Pandemic Treaty, marking a significant advancement towards global health security.
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni Muriuki, Met with AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and AHF Global Public Health Institute teams to discuss important changes to be made to the Pandemic Agreement before its final negotiations.
AHF Kenya provides free antiretroviral medicine, treatment for opportunistic infections, lab monitoring, and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in partnership with the national and county governments’ Ministries of Health.
The conversations centred on important topics including bolstering international health frameworks, encouraging fair access to medical resources, and improving our capacity to fend off pandemics in the future.
The Principal Secretary emphasised the significance of creating a strong and all-encompassing accord to protect public health globally.
“By refining our response strategies and securing essential resources for all, we can pave the way for a safer and healthier future,” she remarked.
