FOREWORD
This document is the health sector’s excerpt of the national Second Medium Term Plan (Second MTP
2013-2017) for the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030. It is the framework for the sector’s key priority
programme areas. The provisions herein will be the basis for subsequent sector programming where
priorities will be focused on programmes listed in the sector specific Plans.
This Plan reflects the desire of Kenyans for a healthy population that contributes to nation building.
Kenya Vision 2030 goals would be a delusion if the health sector does not institute and implement
measures to generate a healthy productive population. These priorities are enshrined within Article 43
of the Constitution which states that, “every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of
health, including sexual reproductive health”. The Plan has also been guided by the Sessional Paper No.
6 on the Kenya Health Policy 2012-2030 which gives the parallel sub-frame for the long term health
sector goals and strategies.
While taking into account the evolving socio-political environment, this second Sector Plan builds upon
the achievements and shortfalls of the first Plan. It explores the problems and challenges that would
likely emerge over the implementation period, including the stagnating health outcome indicators,
changing epidemiological patterns and inadequate coverage of services. Special consideration is given
to those health problems that affect the majority of the population. Flagship programmes have been
designed to have the farthest reach by reducing inequalities, mitigating priority health problems and
implementation of cost-effective interventions. Physical and financial access to quality health care
services will be improved. Provisions are made for the private sector to participate and invest in health
programmes under this Sector Plan.
The successful implementation of this Plan will fast-track achievement of the anticipated health outcomes.
The expanded coverage and improved access to quality and effective health care will result in a better
performing health care system. It is therefore incumbent upon the various actors to play their respective
roles in implementation of this Plan, and particularly for the Ministry of Health to provide stewardship
and leadership in subsequent programming.
Overall, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat provided the national multi-sector guidance while the Ministry of
Health led sector stakeholders, including implementing partners, development partners and beneficiaries
at the national and county levels in deciding priorities for inclusion within the Sector Plan. The sector
priorities were determined following an in depth situation analysis, a critical review of achievements of
the previous planning period. These priorities formed the basis for resource allocation in line with the
Sector Strategic Plan and Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
As the Cabinet Secretary responsible for this Ministry, I express my gratitude to the Ministry of Devolution
and Planning, for guiding and coordinating the Sector Plan preparation process. I also wish to thank all
the stakeholders including development partners who contributed direct and indirect to the preparation
of this plan.
Mr. James W. Macharia
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health