As we continue to tout universal health coverage in Kenya, I keep wondering whether we truly understand what it means. If all Kenyans had medical insurance cover, would that translate to universal health coverage? How then shall universal health coverage be achieved if we cannot bring these specialised services to our most disadvantaged? Universal health coverage must be built on equitable access to health, built on the pillars of adequate financing, human resources, technology, adequate medical supplies, research and health systems management. Devolution of health was intended to be the beginning of establishing universal health coverage by having key decision makers on the ground with a realistic view of what the local needs are.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2018 09:00 UTC