By COLLINS OMULOMore by this AuthorA lobby wants the government to increase funding for immunisation to save lives. Hennet – an umbrella organisation for civil society organisations in the health sector – said Kenya's immunisation programme has an inadequate budget. Advertisement“It is estimated that every Kenya shilling invested in immunisation saves an average of Sh16 in the health system." She cited delays in discharge of funds for vaccines, procurement and the co-financing of payments meant to support immunisation; reliance on development partners whose sustenance is decreasing and lack of additional financing requirements in the national budget. “The current Covid-19 crisis has negatively impacted immunisation access for those in need with the possibility of children missing timely vaccination or not receiving it at all,” she said.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 12:33 UTC