UNIVERSAL AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
SECURING THE HEALTH OF OUR COUNTY.
A healthy city is a productive and prosperous city. Every Nairobian deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare close to home, regardless of their income or where they live. Nairobi County must build a healthcare system that puts patients first by investing in modern facilities, essential medicines, skilled healthcare workers, and efficient service delivery that restores dignity and saves lives.
Our Values
We believe that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Every resident deserves timely, affordable, and compassionate medical care delivered with professionalism, dignity, and respect. County government has a responsibility to strengthen public healthcare, prevent disease, and ensure that no family is forced into financial hardship simply because a loved one falls ill.
The Problem
Despite being Kenya's capital, too many Nairobi residents struggle to access reliable healthcare. Public hospitals and clinics are often overcrowded, understaffed, and lack essential medicines, forcing patients to endure long waiting times or seek expensive private treatment. Healthcare workers frequently operate under difficult conditions, while emergency response services remain inadequate for a rapidly growing city. Preventable diseases continue to place unnecessary pressure on families and the healthcare system because of insufficient investment in primary and preventive care.
Our Solution
As Governor, Babu Owino will build a modern, patient-centred healthcare system that delivers quality care to every neighbourhood:
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Modern County Health Facilities: Upgrade hospitals, health centres, and dispensaries with modern equipment, improved infrastructure, and reliable medical supplies.
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Essential Medicines: Ensure a consistent supply of essential drugs and medical consumables so patients receive treatment without unnecessary delays.
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Support for Healthcare Workers: Recruit additional doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and other health professionals while improving working conditions and continuous professional development.
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Emergency Medical Services: Expand ambulance coverage, strengthen emergency response systems, and improve trauma and emergency care across the city.
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Preventive Healthcare: Invest in immunisation, maternal and child health, mental health services, disease prevention, sanitation, and community health programmes that keep people healthy before illness occurs.
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Digital Health Services: Introduce integrated digital patient records and appointment systems to reduce waiting times and improve the efficiency of county healthcare facilities.
Key Takeaways
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Better Healthcare: Modern hospitals and clinics with quality equipment, medicines, and skilled healthcare professionals.
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Faster Access to Care: Reduced waiting times through improved staffing, digital services, and efficient patient management.
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Stronger Emergency Response: More ambulances and faster emergency medical services across Nairobi.
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Healthier Communities: Greater investment in preventive healthcare, maternal health, mental health, and disease prevention to improve the quality of life for every Nairobian.