Kenya’s healthcare access challenge is shifting from supply to navigation Kenya has expanded its healthcare capacity significantly over the past decade. According to the Ministry of Health estimates, the country has more than 10,000 registered health facilities across the public and private sectors. Private outpatient centers have grown rapidly in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, where private facilities now account for a substantial share of first contact care. At the same time,

Every day, clinicians across Kenya advise patients to return for review. Many never do! Surprisingly, dissatisfaction is rarely the issue. More often, it reflects a structural absence. Once a patient leaves the consultation room, there is no mechanism in place to ensure that care continues. Continuity remains one of the most persistent gaps in Kenyan healthcare infrastructure. Meanwhile, Kenya’s healthcare system is undergoing rapid modernization. Mobile money penetration is

Stronger systems matter for cancer care in Kenya Each cancer journey is unique, shaped by factors such as family, finances, geography and timing. This year’s World Cancer Day theme, United by Unique , highlights our shared responsibility to build systems that address individual needs. Effective policies provide funding, set guidelines and design adaptable systems for diverse patient experiences. By using these policy tools, policymakers can ensure care is tailored to each per