Advancing Healthcare: First Lady Rachel Ruto in Morocco for working visit

First Lady Rachel Ruto embarked on an official visit to Morocco, accompanied by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, with the aim of bolstering bilateral cooperation and advancing shared healthcare priorities. Upon her arrival in Rabat, she was greeted by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Asmaa, following a previous visit to Kenya in November 2025.

The visit is anticipated to enhance Kenya-Morocco relations and further cooperation in promoting inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for children with hearing impairments. This reciprocal engagement builds upon the long-standing partnership between Kenya and Morocco, particularly in the realm of improving care for children with hearing impairments through specialized interventions such as cochlear implantation.

Expressing her enthusiasm, First Lady Rachel Ruto stated, "I look forward to engagements focused on a cause that is close to my heart — creating greater opportunities, inclusion, and hope for children with hearing impairments. I am grateful for the warm welcome and look forward to deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Kenya and Morocco."

Through this partnership, numerous health professionals from several prominent hospitals in Kenya have received specialized training in cochlear implantation and related services, thereby strengthening Kenya's capacity to provide advanced hearing care. The visit also advances the 11 Memoranda of Understanding signed by Kenya and Morocco in April 2026, which encompass cooperation in health, local manufacturing, and specialist training.

Ministry of Health spokesperson emphasized, "The Government remains committed to partnerships that promote skills transfer, strengthen specialized healthcare, and expand access to quality services for Kenyans."