The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Tourism Promotion and Cooperative Development, Hon. Clara Chonga, in conjunction with the CECM for Gender, Hon. Dr. Ruth Dama, and the CECM for Devolution, Hon. Yaye Shosi, participated in a Senior County Stakeholder Engagement meeting organized by USAID at the Kilifi Convection Center (KCC).
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Health E-Quality Kenya Program funded by USAID and Health Partners. Deputy Chief of Party Rosemary Mbaluka provided an overview of the program, which aims to enhance the performance of cooperative businesses, improve the regulatory environment, and facilitate collaboration and learning to support better health and well-being outcomes for all.
Scheduled to commence in October 2023 and conclude in September 2028, the program has received funding of $8,000,000 USD from USAID. Its main goal is to leverage the influence of cooperative entities to enhance healthcare accessibility for the informal sector and establish an inclusive healthcare system that promotes improved health outcomes. The meeting involved discussions with county officials on strategies to ensure the successful implementation of the program and maximize its benefits for the informal sector and cooperatives in Kilifi County.
Key attendees included Chief Officer for Cooperative Development George Mwangiri, Chief Officer for Health Dr. David Mulewa, USAID Project Coordinator Holthaus Cianna, Deputy Director for Cooperative Development Mary Mkare, Director of Public Health Catherine Munywoki, Director of Gender, Social Services and Inclusivity Mwangome Cyrilus, Social Health Authority Regional Manager Douglas Odhiambo, and representatives from the State Department of Gender, including Georgina Dulu.
