Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030: Towards Attaining the Highest Standards of Health

Abstract

The Kenya Health Policy, 2014–2030 gives directions to ensure significant improvement in overall status of health in Kenya in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the country’s long-term development agenda, Vision 2030 and global commitments. It demonstrates the health sector’s commitment, under the government’s stewardship, to ensuring that the country attains the highest possible standards of health, in a manner responsive to the needs of the population. This policy is designed to be comprehensive and focuses on the two key obligations of health: realisation of fundamental human rights including the right to health as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and; contribution to economic development as envisioned in Vision 2030; and. It focuses on ensuring equity, people centeredness and a participatory approach, efficiency, a multisectoral approach, and social accountability in the delivery of healthcare services. The policy embraces the principles of protection of the rights and fundamental freedoms of specific groups of persons, including the right to health of children, persons with disabilities, youth, minorities, the marginalised and older members of the society, in accordance with the Constitution.