President William Ruto challenged nations to take ownership of their health systems, warning that reliance on external donors weakens resilience.
He said the recent withdrawal of some external funds exposed national vulnerabilities and offered an important lesson for strengthening local health systems.
He said Kenya is steadily cutting dependence on external donors by anchoring its health system on local resources and community-led solutions
“In Kenya, we are deliberately building a system that is less dependent on external aid and more firmly grounded in domestic solutions and community leadership,” he pointed out.
Ruto spoke during a side event on social participation in health equity and resilient societies co-hosted by Slovenia and the World Health Organisation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday.
To take control of Kenya’s health systems, the President explained that the country is advancing universal health coverage through reforms anchored in law.
