Makueni County Health Policy 2020

Abstract

The Makueni County Health Policy, 2020–2030 aims to ensure improvement of the health status in Makueni County in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Kenya Vision 2030, the Makueni Vision 2025 and CIDP 2018-2022. The policy demonstrates the health sector’s commitment to ensure that the County Government achieves high quality healthcare that will cater to the needs of the population. Over the past four years, Makueni County has recorded positive progress in the health sector with the introduction of the universal health coverage (UHC) program. This has led to an increase in the number of citizens within the county being able to access a wide range of services in all health facilities. One of the major lessons coming from this success is the need for the county to build a resilient healthcare system that will improve access to healthcare in a sustainable manner. This policy is coming at an opportune time when there is continued re-commitment from the national government and worldwide support for the attainment of universal health care. It focuses on ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services and embraces the principles of protection of the rights and fundamental freedoms of persons of special groups in the communities such as the right to health of children, persons with disabilities, youth, and older members of the society, in accordance with the 2010 Constitution. The policy also provides direction to support successes already achieved so as to improve the performance of the Makueni Healthcare system.