Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale convened a bilateral meeting with H.E. Hyung-Shik, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya, to enhance collaboration in the health sector, especially concerning maternal and child health.
The discussions underscored the ongoing assistance from the Korea International Cooperation Agency, which includes the $14 million “Mamtoto” Project (2025–2030). This initiative will create a Level 5 specialised medical facility in Kitengela, Kajiado County, with the aim of decreasing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
The CS also pointed out the advancements made under the $6.05 million Health System Strengthening Project (2021–2026), which is improving access to quality healthcare for more than 242,000 residents in Kajiado by enhancing emergency response systems and building community health workforce capacity, in addition to ensuring ongoing support after the project concludes.
In order to support improved mother and child health outcomes under the "Leaving No One Behind" strategy, cooperation with UNICEF on WASH programs in Turkana is further enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
With increased collaboration in vaccine manufacturing and knowledge transfer engaging SK Bioscience, as well as continued cooperation in vaccine research and development with the International Vaccine Institute, the engagement underlined the expanding Kenya-Korea alliance.
Additionally, the meeting acknowledged the achievements made by organizations such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Inha University Hospital in the areas of biomedical innovation, research, and emergency medical training.
Both sides underscored priorities around strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing through Kenya BioVax Institute, advancing digital health, building a resilient health workforce, and enhancing pandemic preparedness—aligned to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda under the Social Health Authority.
The discussions underscored the ongoing assistance from the Korea International Cooperation Agency, which includes the $14 million “Mamtoto” Project (2025–2030). This initiative will create a Level 5 specialised medical facility in Kitengela, Kajiado County, with the aim of decreasing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
The CS also pointed out the advancements made under the $6.05 million Health System Strengthening Project (2021–2026), which is improving access to quality healthcare for more than 242,000 residents in Kajiado by enhancing emergency response systems and building community health workforce capacity, in addition to ensuring ongoing support after the project concludes.
In order to support improved mother and child health outcomes under the "Leaving No One Behind" strategy, cooperation with UNICEF on WASH programs in Turkana is further enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
With increased collaboration in vaccine manufacturing and knowledge transfer engaging SK Bioscience, as well as continued cooperation in vaccine research and development with the International Vaccine Institute, the engagement underlined the expanding Kenya-Korea alliance.
Additionally, the meeting acknowledged the achievements made by organizations such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Inha University Hospital in the areas of biomedical innovation, research, and emergency medical training.
Both sides underscored priorities around strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing through Kenya BioVax Institute, advancing digital health, building a resilient health workforce, and enhancing pandemic preparedness—aligned to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda under the Social Health Authority.