Government has unveiled the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, a key component of broad legislative reforms aimed at strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The high-level stakeholders’ forum chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized its alignment with five core UHC pillars already underway: a fully publicly financed primary healthcare system; integration of ICT and telemedicine; protection of health funds through collaboration with the National Treasury and county governments; creation of an Emergency Medical Treatment Fund; and provision of Social Health Insurance for all.
The Bill further proposes establishing a unified Healthcare Tribunal to resolve disputes involving patients, healthcare professionals, and providers. This move seeks to improve access to justice, strengthen accountability, and regulate emerging services—such as medical aesthetic procedures—under the same quality and safety standards as traditional healthcare.
Calling the Bill a significant milestone in transforming Kenya’s health sector, CS Duale underscored its potential to accelerate progress toward Vision 2030, reinforce BETA priorities, and position Kenya as a regional leader in quality healthcare.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to restoring public trust and urged stakeholders to critically and collaboratively refine the Bill to ensure it effectively supports the UHC agenda and meets the evolving needs of both patients and providers.
