Advocacy Groups Assert Kenya’s Sh6 Billion Mpox Funding Falls Short
Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni in Nairobi on September 18, 2024. Image: HANDOUT
Kenya's proposed Sh6.7 billion Mpox response fund has been flagged as insufficient and misprioritized, according to various advocacy groups.
Critics have pointed out a glaring omission: there's no budget allocation for vaccine procurement.
Speaking in Nairobi, these groups urged the government to reallocate funds towards crucial areas like vaccine acquisition, advanced diagnostics, and community education.
The…