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Institutionalizing Community Health Services in Kenya: A Policy and Practice Journey

Salim Hussein, Lilian Otiso, Maureen Kimani, Agatha Olago, John Wanyungu, Daniel Kavoo, Rose Njiraini, Sila Kimanzi and Robinson Karuga
Global Health: Science and Practice March 2021, 9(Supplement 1):S25-S31; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00430
Salim Hussein
aKenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Lilian Otiso
bLVCT Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Maureen Kimani
aKenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Agatha Olago
aKenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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John Wanyungu
aKenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Daniel Kavoo
aKenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Rose Njiraini
cKenya Country Office, United Nations Children's Fund, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Sila Kimanzi
dU.S. Agency for International Development, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Robinson Karuga
bLVCT Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
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    Summary of the Community Health Policy Objectives, Kenya6

    General ObjectiveTo provide policy guidance for the establishment and implementation of a strong, equitable, holistic, and sustainable community health structure
    Specific Policy Objectives
    1. Leadership and GovernanceSecure effective leadership and governance in the formation, maintenance, and management of community health structures and participation mechanisms
    2. Community Health WorkforceEnsure the recruitment and retention of community health human resources for health, including obtaining appropriate numbers and strengthening mechanisms for capacity building and supportive supervision of community health personnel
    3. Service DeliveryAs per the community health strategy, ensure provision of high-quality community health services at the household and community level, including referral and follow-up services
    4. Community-Based Health Information SystemSupport the development and strengthening of community-based health information system and the monitoring and evaluation of systems to sufficiently inform the implementation of community services at all levels
    5. Health Products and TechnologiesPromote and strengthen supply chain systems for community health that are integrated into the government-led reporting systems and that link facilities including the use of available technology
    6. Financing for Community HealthProvide various mechanisms for mobilizing, managing, and appropriately allocating resources for sustainable financing and delivery of community health services at all levels
    7. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Community-Based SurveillanceProvide for community health services and human resources data and knowledge management that will inform evidence-driven decision making
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Salim Hussein, Lilian Otiso, Maureen Kimani, Agatha Olago, John Wanyungu, Daniel Kavoo, Rose Njiraini, Sila Kimanzi, Robinson Karuga
Global Health: Science and Practice Mar 2021, 9 (Supplement 1) S25-S31; DOI: 10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00430

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Salim Hussein, Lilian Otiso, Maureen Kimani, Agatha Olago, John Wanyungu, Daniel Kavoo, Rose Njiraini, Sila Kimanzi, Robinson Karuga
Global Health: Science and Practice Mar 2021, 9 (Supplement 1) S25-S31; DOI: 10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00430
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