Kenya and Germany have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen global health systems through renewed collaboration under the Global Fund initiative. The two nations are working closely to boost efforts in combating HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria—diseases that continue to challenge global public health.
A high-level German delegation from the Bundestag, led by Hon. Mechthild Heil, held discussions with Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Nairobi to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment. This initiative serves as a cornerstone in the global campaign to end major infectious diseases and advance Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
During the meeting, the Cabinet Secretary highlighted Kenya’s ongoing health sector transformation under the Taifa Care Model. Central to these reforms is the Social Health Authority (SHA), which is expanding equitable access to quality healthcare for all Kenyans. Duale also noted the country’s increased investment in digital health technologies that improve service delivery through transparency, efficiency, and accountability. These innovations are critical in strengthening the health system’s resilience and ensuring that professional standards are upheld across all levels of healthcare.
The discussions emphasized integration, coordination, and efficient resource utilization, aligning Global Fund priorities with those of Gavi, PEPFAR, and other key partners. Kenya’s strategic focus includes enhancing laboratory networks, disease surveillance, and digital innovations from community health units to national referral hospitals.
Both parties explored opportunities for deeper collaboration through the Kenya Biovax Institute, focusing on equipment sharing, technology transfer, and workforce capacity building. Germany’s support remains essential in advancing local vaccine production and biomedical research—pillars that are central to Kenya’s long-term health security and sustainability.
Kenya has maintained its commitment to the Global Fund’s 20 percent co-financing requirement, dedicating USD 593.3 million under the current administration to sustain critical health programs targeting HIV, TB, Malaria, and community health initiatives.
The renewed partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening global health solidarity, with Kenya making significant progress in reducing new HIV infections and improving access to antiretroviral treatment. Through these collaborations, both nations aim to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage and a healthier, more resilient population.
