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County governments and Health ministry flex muscles on key roles

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Health CS Susan Nakhumicha with Principle Secretary, State Department for Medical Services Harry Kimtai before the National Assembly's Health Committee at the Parliament buildings, Nairobi on February 22, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The wrangling between national and county governments over control of the health sector is hindering service delivery.

The absence of governors during the launch of the stipend programme for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) was the latest sign of fights between the two levels of government.

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