[PHOTOS] Ruto meets MoH officials, governors over UHC rollout

The universal health coverage will be launched in October.

In Summary
  • Ruto said the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage will require an all-of-government approach.
President William Ruto and members of his cabinet during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
President William Ruto and members of his cabinet during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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President William Ruto on Thursday met Ministry of Health officials, governors and other stakeholders amid preparations for the launch of the roll-out of Universal Health Coverage.

The universal health coverage will be launched in October.

In a statement on X, President Ruto said, the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage will require an all-of-government approach, including the counties, to mobilise Kenyans to understand the benefits of this transformative and inclusive programme.

“We call on everyone to register via *147# or sha.go.ke ahead of the roll-out on October 1, 2024,” he said.

Part of the delegation include; Health CS Deborah Barasa, Kirinyanga Governor Anne Waiguru, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi,  Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and other leaders. 

President William Ruto addressing a meeting on the UHC roll out at State House, on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
President William Ruto addressing a meeting on the UHC roll out at State House, on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
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Treasury CS John Mbadi during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
Treasury CS John Mbadi during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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President William Ruto and Health CS Debra Barasa during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
President William Ruto and Health CS Debra Barasa during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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Governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Ochillo Ayacko (Migori) during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
Governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Ochillo Ayacko (Migori) during a meeting on the roll out of the Universal Health Cover on September 19, 2024 at State House , Nairobi.
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President William Ruto speaking at a meeting with Ministry of Health officials, governors and other stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
President William Ruto speaking at a meeting with Ministry of Health officials, governors and other stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Deborah Barasa speaking at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
Deborah Barasa speaking at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage rollout at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House on September 19, 2024.
Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House on September 19, 2024.
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Officials during the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House September 19, 2024.
Officials during the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House September 19, 2024.
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Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House on September 19, 2024.
Governors and other stakeholders at the MoH meeting in preparation for the launch of the Universal Health Coverage roll out at State House on September 19, 2024.
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