Sessional Paper No. 06 of 2012 on the Kenya Health Policy 2012-2030

Abstract

The Sessional Paper focuses on six Policy objectives, and seven Policy orientations to attain the overall government's goals in health. It takes into account the functional responsibilities between the two levels of government (county and national} with respective accountability, reporting and management lines. It proposes a comprehensive and innovative approach to harness and synergize health services delivery at all levels by engaging all actors, signaling a radical departure from past approaches in addressing the health agenda. This is demonstrated by the policy directions outlined in the Sessional Paper, particularly the right to the highest attainable standard of health. There is therefore an urgent need to raise awareness and ensure the necessary ownership of the Sessional Paper's Policy imperatives by the various stakeholders and implementing partners.