Also known as: Dr Ouma Oluga · Dr. Ouma Oluga · Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga · Dr. Oluga · PS Dr. Ouma Oluga · Dr Oluga · Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga · Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga · Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga · Public Health PS Ouma Oluga
Principal Secretary for Medical Services who chairs health sector committees and advocates for strengthened cancer care pathways, healthcare financing transparency, and medical education advancement.
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Citizen Digital
… Ouma Oluga and top directors from the Ministry of Health, comes at a critical time as counties continue to grapple with delayed reimbursements under the Social Health Authority (SHA), integration of digital health systems, shortages of essential medicines and blood products, and …
PS Oluga leads county health chiefs in Kisumu meeting to fix UHC bottlenecksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHealth CS Aden Duale and PS Ouma Oluga during the launch of biometric registration for dependents aged 7-17 in Nairobi, on June 10, 2026. …
Health spending plan rises to Sh175.5 billion amid donor cutsCitizen Digital
… Also present were Principal Secretaries Ouma Oluga (Medical Services), Mary Muthoni (Public Health and Professional Standards), Director General for Health Patrick Amoth and senior ministry officials.
DP Kindiki says Gov't ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicizationCitizen Digital
… Ouma Oluga during a ceremony at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he also flagged off the distribution of the equipment to beneficiary health facilities. …
WHO donates Ksh.43M equipment to Kenya to boost maternal and women's health servicesThe Standard
… ID) report on preventing child and maternal deaths, Kenya’s maternal mortality rate stands at 594 deaths per 100,000 live births, far from the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga …
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood suppliesThe Standard
… Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga, appearing on separate interviews yesterday, said the government should have better explained the project to the public and pledged to improve communication. …
We fell short on US Ebola facility communication; Health ministry admitsCitizen Digital
… Ouma Oluga made the commitment during a courtesy call by the Africa CDC Mission, which is in the country to advance the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) and rally support for African-made health commodities. …
Kenya, Africa CDC deepen ties on pooled drug procurement, local manufacturingThe Standard
… as been under-prioritised, under-financed and misunderstood.They said that limited access to quality data, inadequate research capacity and weak translation of evidence into policy have constrained the ability to respond effectively.Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga …
Experts call for more funding to tackle mental health crisisCitizen Digital
… Ouma Oluga has, in the meantime, defended Kenya's capacity to handle Ebola cases, insisting the country is well-equipped to manage infectious disease outbreaks and play its role in global health security. …
U.S commits Ksh.1.75B to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness as Ruto, Rubio hold talksCitizen Digital
… Ouma Oluga speaks during a meeting with Governors on September 2, 2025. Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. …
'We're ready,' PS Oluga says amid reports Americans exposed to Ebola may be sent to KenyaFormer KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has increased its order fill rate from about 40 per cent in 2022 to more than 90 per cent by redesigning its approach around demand, efficiency, predictability, technology and data. KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa said the authority consulted stakeholders to understand what health facilities actually needed, moving beyond simply managing nearly 3,800 Stock Keeping Units.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has improved its Order Fill Rate from 40% in 2022 to over 90%, driven by a shift from a push-based supply model to a demand-driven strategy that consults county stakeholders and health facilities on actual needs.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga called for cancer services anchored in a stronger health system with prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment linked across all levels of care. He said the Social Health Authority should finance the full cancer-care pathway, and that screening programmes must be connected to timely diagnosis, referral and treatment regardless of where patients live or their ability to pay.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for Kenya to anchor healthcare financing in transparency and accountability while driving investments in homegrown research and innovation. Speaking at Outspan Teaching and Referral Hospital's 25th anniversary celebrations in Nyeri, Dr. Oluga emphasized the critical role of the Social Health Authority in strengthening healthcare financing systems and ensuring improved reimbursements to healthcare providers.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African countries including Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Ghana are working to integrate sickle cell disease services into their Universal Health Coverage programmes, with experts emphasizing that sustainable financing, early diagnosis and access to medicines are critical to improving patient outcomes. Health experts said embedding sickle cell care into national health systems and social health insurance schemes rather than relying on donor-funded programmes offers the best opportunity to ensure continuous care.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed the Kenya-UK Health Alliance for a further five years through a Memorandum of Understanding covering cooperation in healthcare, research, innovation, trade and investment between 2026 and 2031. The agreement builds on five years of partnership that has strengthened health workforce development, specialist clinical services, cancer care, kidney disease management, research collaboration and academic exchange.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to be the cornerstone of the Kenya-UK health partnership, arguing that universal health coverage depends on a highly skilled healthcare workforce. Since its 2021 establishment, the Kenya-UK Health Alliance has attracted more than £116 million in research and capacity-building investments and trained over 280 Kenyan nurses to international standards.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services called for sustainable partnerships with the United Kingdom to strengthen health systems, citing five years of collaboration that has delivered specialized healthcare, cancer services, workforce development, and research gains including PET-CT imaging capacity, endoscopy services, and oncology training.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga toured the Medical Training and Simulation Centre at the University of Ghana Medical Centre to advance technology-driven medical education. The visit, made alongside Ambassador Shem Amadi during the African Union Extraordinary Session, aims to deepen Kenya's push toward simulation-based learning to standardise clinical practice and strengthen patient safety.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health is establishing a government-led wheelchair service delivery system to address Kenya's estimated unmet need of about 550,000 wheelchairs. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services chaired a consultative meeting with service providers, manufacturers, and partners to explore local manufacture, tax relief on components, and improved coordination.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to ensure church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political intolerance and divisive rhetoric. He stated that churches should not offer platforms to leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election and will instead support President Ruto's re-election bid. Oburu said the party completed consultations for a pre-election coalition agreement and found Ruto suitable for presidency, citing his incorporation of ODM members in government.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services chaired a meeting of the Healthcare IT Digitization Programme Steering Committee, bringing together the Safaricom Consortium, Digital Health Authority, Social Health Authority, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority and other agencies to review progress on Universal Health Coverage digital transformation and accelerate programme delivery.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has officially handed over Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital from Kenyatta National Hospital management, allowing it to operate as an independent national referral hospital. The transition, completed through Legal Notice No. 148 of 2024, aims to expand access to specialised healthcare services and improve efficiency outside Nairobi.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Japan has committed KSh3 billion to support Kenya's local vaccine manufacturing programme, with the funding to be channelled through the State Department for Medical Services and KEMRI to strengthen research infrastructure and skills development.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health is preparing for a National Health Summit in early August to deliberate on reforms aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and achieving Universal Health Coverage. Discussions will focus on healthcare financing, human resources, digitisation, commodity security, local pharmaceutical manufacturing, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Medical intern postings in Kenya, once a flashpoint for strikes and industrial action, have become routine and predictable. This year 6,360 interns received posting letters on time, compared to 6,484 last year, marking a shift from the delays and disputes that previously characterised the process.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services notes that 6,360 young Kenyans will receive posting letters on time this Monday, marking a shift from past delays that triggered industrial action in the health sector.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has launched the Kenya Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy 2026-2030, a five-year plan to strengthen local production of health products, enhance health security, promote innovation, create jobs, and improve access to essential health commodities. The strategy aims to build a resilient health system and reduce reliance on imported health products through regulatory reforms and an enabling environment for investment.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health has launched a five-year strategy to strengthen local production of health products, aiming to enhance health security, promote innovation, create jobs, and improve access to essential health commodities while reducing reliance on imports. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said local manufacturing is critical to building a resilient health system and improving preparedness against global supply chain disruptions.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked the High Court to pardon him after being found guilty of contempt for establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Nanyuki airbase despite two court orders halting the process. Duale's legal team argued that his actions were driven by public health concerns regarding risks posed by soldiers returning from a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Project Management Institute report found that 44 per cent of project professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa reported missed delivery deadlines, compared with a 35 per cent global average. Delays in stakeholder decision-making emerged as a key constraint, with 41 per cent of respondents in the region citing bottlenecks compared with 34 per cent globally.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for people with Sickle Cell Disease through ongoing Taifa Care reforms that strengthen access to quality healthcare. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said the reforms' four pillars—health financing, primary healthcare, digital health, and health products and technologies—support improved care for patients.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services met with Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies on World Sickle Cell Day to discuss strengthening the country's response to sickle cell disease through expanded newborn screening, healthcare worker training, improved treatment access, and a National Sickle Cell Disease Registry.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The national government announced plans to transform Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital into a Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease in Africa, as part of efforts to improve care for patients with the condition. The announcement was made ahead of World Sickle Cell Day, with the PS noting that sickle cell disease affects nearly two per cent of the population in Nyanza, Western and Coastal regions.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening health sector cooperation, with key milestones on track for a July 1, 2026 implementation deadline under their joint health partnership framework. The progress review emerged during a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a US delegation led by US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →