The health workforce at Railways Health Centre has significantly improved, according to the staff. The facility’s growth from 10 to 30 employees over the course of five years reflects the larger national effort to improve healthcare delivery through strategic workforce development. Strong health systems and the advancement of universal health care depend heavily on health personnel.
This resulted from persistent efforts by the government and its allies to increase the number of medical professionals available to provide healthcare services throughout the nation.
Kenya’s health workforce has doubled in the past ten years, according to the country’s Health Labour Market Analysis 2024, which was carried out with financial and technical assistance from WHO. Nurses, midwives, physicians, clinical officers and other qualified professionals are included in this.
The increased availability of medical personnel at Kenyan healthcare facilities has greatly improved patient care, which has increased the number of people seeking treatment and raised the standard of care provided at Kenyan healthcare facilities.
To address its health workforce issues, the Kenyan government has been identifying and putting into practice strategic solutions through the use of data, evidence, and multi-stakeholder discussions. In order to implement the Kenya Human Resources for Health (HRH) Strategy 2019–2024, which serves as the basis for WHO’s assistance to the Kenyan Ministry of Health, this supported the strategic investment required.
“A fit-for-purpose health workforce with an appropriate skills mix and an adequate number is necessary to effectively use the investments made in the health sector as part of the UHC journey,” stated Dr. Sultani Matendechero, Acting Deputy Director General, Ministry of Health, Kenya.
