The road to universal health coverage in Kenya: Progress, pitfalls and opportunities

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Universal Health Coverage enables everyone to access quality healthcare without fear of financial ruin.

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Picture a country where no one is put off seeking medical care because of cost. Where every Kenyan, whether in a bustling city or a remote village, can access quality healthcare without fear of financial ruin.

This is the dream of universal health coverage (UHC). It’s a promise anchored in Article 43 of the Constitution, which gives every citizen the right to health care.

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