Capacity building is the process by which individuals and organisations obtain, improve and retain the skills and knowledge needed to do their jobs competently. However, the approach to capacity building is unstructured and coupled with challenges, rendering its purpose ineffective and intentions unachieved. The focus therefore is on clinical staff — nurses, clinical officers and pharmacy and laboratory staff, disregarding other essential cadres. TRAININGThis needs to be intentional, focused and enhanced through capacity building to tap into local and international partnerships in financing for UHC. Additionally, for counties to achieve UHC and maximise health outcomes, investments in capacity building will need to be objective, holistic and sustained for health systems and efficiency of structures.

Source: Daily Nation April 15, 2018 19:52 UTC