By Michelle Ndaga
The State Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening public–private partnerships as a key driver of Kenya’s health reforms, with particular emphasis on health financing and resource mobilization.
Speaking at Afya House during a courtesy call by Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, Dr. Oluga highlighted the central role partnerships play in delivering the Ministry’s four critical health pillars, especially the push towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The discussions underscored Equity Group Foundation and the Equity Afia franchise’s contributions in expanding primary healthcare access nationwide. Their initiatives have included support to frontline health workers, introduction of affordable medical insurance solutions, and financing of essential medical equipment for health-focused enterprises.
“We are keen to work closely with partners like Equity Bank to improve the doctor–patient ratio, promote health literacy, and deliver affordable, standardized healthcare for all Kenyans,” Dr. Oluga said.
Mr. Nyabanda, in turn, reaffirmed Equity Bank’s commitment to advancing Kenya’s healthcare priorities through financial innovation and community-based health programs. He was accompanied by senior officials Dr. Silpah Owich (Head of Women & Health), Mr. Tom Osolo (Head of Business Performance & Strategy Execution), and Dr. Peter Gikonyo (Health).
The meeting was hailed as a significant step in consolidating public–private partnerships (PPPs), which are seen as vital to scaling up healthcare delivery, mobilizing resources, and ensuring universal access to quality services under Kenya’s UHC agenda.
