Duale reveals new Kenya-Türkiye health deal as Uwezo Hospitals plan takes shape
Kenya and Türkiye are moving to deepen cooperation in the health sector, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealing fresh plans that could see the two countries collaborate on new hospitals, specialist healthcare and technology transfer. The plans emerged during Duale’s meeting with outgoing Turkish Ambassador to Kenya Subutay Yüksel, who paid a farewell courtesy […]
Kenya and Türkiye are set to strengthen their health sector collaboration, following a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and departing Turkish Ambassador Subutay Yüksel. During the meeting, Duale revealed plans for Kenya-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health cooperation, which could lead to the establishment of Uwezo Hospitals and healthcare centers for children and women's health.
The proposed facilities aim to enhance services targeting women and children while fostering deeper cooperation between Kenyan and Turkish health institutions. Türkiye is also expected to provide infrastructure support while Kenya supplies land and operates the hospitals. The partnership could benefit from Türkiye's experience in implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and could focus on technology transfer, knowledge sharing, specialist training, and pandemic preparedness.
This comes as Kenya continues pursuing international partnerships to expand specialized healthcare, strengthen digital systems, and improve access to services.
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