1999

Kenya launches its first strategic health plan.

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User fees reduced for primary health care facilities.

06

First community health strategy created.

10

Kenya’s new constitution enshrines the right to “highest attainable standard of health” for the nation’s population.

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12

Responsibility for primary health care is transferred from federal government to counties.

13

Free maternity services policy is introduced and user fees are removed from primary health care facilities.

16

Makueni County launches its county-wide health insurance scheme.

17

President Uhuru Kenyatta announces the nation’s universal health coverage goals.

18

UHC pilot program is launched in four counties.