Kenya: Massive Budget Cuts Throw Health Sector Into Disarray, Threaten HIV Programmes, SHIF Rollout

Budget Shortfall Threatens Key Health Programs, HIV/AIDS Services at Risk - teleSUR English

A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an alarming budget shortfall, putting essential health programs at risk. Among the most affected sectors are HIV/AIDS services, family planning initiatives, and immunization programs, according to senior health officials. With U.S. funding cuts already crippling HIV/AIDS programs, analysts warn that further reductions in government spending will jeopardize critical care for thousands liv…

Kenya: Massive Budget Cuts Throw Health Sector Into Disarray, Threaten HIV Programmes, SHIF Rollout

Nairobi -- The rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), procurement of essential HIV and family planning commodities, and payment for Community Health Promoter (CHP) kits risk stalling following a Sh161 billion budget cut in the Ministry of Health's 2025/2026 allocation.