Technical Areas
Completed/Cancelled
| Product/Service | Deliverables | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Health Labor Market Analysis | WHO Kenya facilitated the MOH's Health Labor Market Analysis (2021-2023) through the Working for Health program, resulting in key policy recommendations to address health workforce distribution and efficiency issues. HLMA report was endorsed by the senior MOH leadership, launched and disseminated. The Health Labor Market Analysis provided essential evidence-based policy recommendations that have informed the development of the Health workforce policy to enable the Ministry of Health to optimize the allocation and utilization of health workers, thereby improving service delivery. This comprehensive analysis will also inform the development of an investment plan to stimulate strategic investments in training, recruitment, and retention, ensuring a sustainable supply of competent health professionals to meet the country's health needs. |
Completed |
Details
| Product/Service | Deliverables | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Health Workforce Accounts | WHO Kenya supported the Kenya Health Human Resource Advisory Council to implement the fourth cycle of the National Health Workforce Accounts (NHWA) . 46 counties and key stakeholders were trained in the NHWA version 2 , data collection, analysis, and the development of a Country Health Workforce Profile, ensuring the institutionalization of NHWA within the government. The National Health Workforce Accounts (NHWA) framework has standardized the collection and analysis of health workforce data, significantly enhancing its availability and utilization. With technical support from WHO, the Kenya Health Human Resources Advisory Council (KHHRAC) implemented the third cycle of NHWA, involving comprehensive data collection and training for County Human Resource Managers on the Integrated Human Resource Information System (iHRIS). The NHWA facilitated the consolidation of health workforce data from various sources, providing a robust platform for strategic planning and in-depth data analytics. |
Ongoing |
| Kenya Review and Development of Health workforce Strategic Plan and Policy | The Kenya Human Resources for Health Strategic Plan (KHRHSP) 2019-2023 was developed to address the critical gaps in the country's healthcare workforce. It aimed to guide investments in health workforce planning, management, and development across national, county, and private sectors. The plan prioritized re-engineering health workforce management for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), enhancing the capability of healthcare workers, and building robust health workforce information systems for better decision-making. Additionally, the strategy included initiatives like the Rapid Access Programme to address staffing shortages and the Productivity Improvement Initiative to enhance workforce efficiency. These interventions were aligned with global commitments, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and WHO's Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health. As the Strategic plan implementation period elapsed, there was need for a review due to emerging challenges and to respond to health sector reforms. Despite progress, significant issues persisted, including inequitable distribution of health workers, insufficient leadership and management capacity at the county level, and a low absorption rate of trained specialists. The evolving population health needs also demanded targeted workforce training and improved resource allocation. A review of the plan was crucial to address these challenges by updating staffing norms, refining the health workforce strategy, and ensuring efficient deployment of healthcare workers across the country including for Emergency Preparedness and Response. The 2023 Health Labour Market Analysis (HLMA) in Kenya highlighted the urgent need for strategic investments and informed decision-making, which will form the foundation for the strategic directions and priorities outlined in the new strategic plan. |
Ongoing |
| Kenya Implementation of Workload Indicators for Staffing Needs | Plans are underway to implement the data collection for the Workload Indicators for Staffing Needs in the first quarter of 2025. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Development of the Benefit Package for Health | Kenya is committed to introducing key reforms to enhance UHC and reduce inequities among its population. Currently, health financing reforms are underway, with the definition of a unified Benefit Package, under the Social Health Insurance, being a critical component for improving equity and advancing towards UHC. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Revision of the Health Financing policy regarding the Benefit Package for Health | Implementing the Benefit Package for Health under the Social Health Insurance is challenging. WHO has provided detailed comments on the documents and discussed with the MOH the aspects that could undermine the reform's efforts to reduce inequities in access to health services due to health financing policy issues. | Ongoing |
| Kenya National Health Accounts | The implementation of the National Health Accounts is ongoing. WHO in collaboration with other partners supported the design and data collection for the National Health Accounts. Institutionalizing the health accounts is important for regularly producing health expenditure analyses that provide evidence to support decision-making for policymakers. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Development and dissemination of the Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023 2027 and the Kenya Health Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | WHO supported the development of the Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan Kenya. The two documents have been validated by the Ministry of Health and stakeholders. The M&E Plan aims to measure the progress and performance of the KHSSP 2023-2027 through a country-led M&E platform using key performance indicators, strengthened structures, coordination mechanisms, and enhanced information systems for data collection, management, and analysis., The KHSSP and M&E Plan are pending design, printing and dissemination. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Establishment of Primary Health Care Networks towards strengthening UHC | The establishment of the Primary Health Care Networks is a core foundation of UHC that provides a linkage of the community with PHC facilities meant to support an increased focus on preventive and promotive health and multi-sectoral engagement in health. WHO has so far supported the establishment of Primary Health Care Networks in three counties that include Bomet, Isiolo and Marsabit Counties. |
Ongoing |
| Kenya Development of the Digital Health Strategy for Kenya | WHO is providing technical support in the development of the Kenya’s Digital Health Strategy 2024/2025-2027/2028 for the implementation of digital health in Kenya. This strategy aims to enhance service delivery efficiency and evidence-based decision-making through Digital Health Interventions (DHIs), supporting the accelerated achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). | Ongoing |
| Kenya Establishment of Geographical Information Systems GIS Center for Kenya | The GIS Center for Kenya aims to enhance the utilization of geospatial data and health information system in public health research, policy-making, and programming in Kenya. The country Office is collaborating with WHO HQ and AFRO GIS Center to develop a comprehensive costed strategy and concept note for the establishment of this center. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Strengthening of the Civil Registration of Vital Statistics system CRVS | WHO supports the strengthening of the role of Health Sector in CRVS system including capacity improvement on Medical Certification of Causes of death, Rollout and use of ICD-11 for morbidity and mortality coding, Use of Verbal Autopsy for Community deaths, timely and improved coverage for notification and registration of deaths, analytical capacity and regular production of Vital Statistics. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Strengthening the Digitalization of the Health Sector Information Systems | WHO is supporting the digitalization efforts of the Ministry of Health towards building an integrated and comprehensive National Health Information System such as operationalization of the Digital Health Atlas, development of National Health Data Dictionary, Health Worker Registries, National Shared Health Records, and National Health Terminology Services | Ongoing |
| Kenya Monitoring the Health Situation and Trends including UHC SDG indicators | WHO-kenya supports the monitoring and evaluation of health sector performance, Universal Health Coverage, and health-related SDG indicators. This includes implementation of the Annual Health Sector Performance Reviews, providing technical support for periodic population-based surveys and facility assessments, and assisting in the compilation and annual publication of health statistics. | Ongoing |
| Kenya Systematic adaptation uptake and monitoring and evaluation of WHO guidelines | The Country Office is providing technical support to the Ministry of Health towards institutionalization of systematic adaptation, uptake and monitoring and evaluation of WHO guidelines. The initiative aims to strengthen country capacity and increase awareness on best practices on WHO guideline adoption, adaptation, and contextualization for better implementation/uptake. | Ongoing |