• Targeted communities continue to grapple with significant health challenges, including environmentally driven illnesses such as diarrhoea, respiratory infections and skin diseases.

A landmark USD 2,754,061 grant signed in Doha, Qatar, on December 6, 2025, between Amref Health Africa and the Qatar Fund for Development is set to redefine urban health standards across East Africa. Nakuru County stands out as a key beneficiary.

Through this collaboration, Nakuru County will roll out the Urban Health Project in partnership with Amref Health Africa, backed by financial support from the Qatar Fund for Development.

Speaking during the inaugural meeting between the County Health Management Teams (CHMT) and Amref Health Africa, Dr. Daniel Wainaina, Director for Medical Services, noted that renovation of selected health facilities will significantly advance PHC, a key agenda under the leadership of  Susan Kihika.

The project targets 225,000 residents in informal settlements across Nakuru and Nairobi, aiming to strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC) services and expand access to essential Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities.

“These areas continue to face challenges such as environmentally driven conditions including diarrhea, respiratory infections and skin diseases; infectious diseases like TB, pneumonia and HIV and AIDS; as well as emerging non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and malnutrition,” says the County Government in a statement on Facebook.

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Governor Susan Kihika’s administration highlights that renovating selected health facilities will significantly advance PHC, aligning with her agenda to improve service delivery.

The County Government underscores that better infrastructure in informal settlements will reduce disease burden, strengthen preventive healthcare, and improve access to timely interventions.

Elizabeth Kiptoo, Director of Public Health, reaffirmed the critical role of the Primary Care Network (PCN) in expanding healthcare access, coordinating services, and improving quality of care at the community level.

With this partnership, Nakuru County positions itself at the forefront of innovative urban health programming in East Africa, signalling a renewed commitment to inclusive, resilient, and community‑centred healthcare.

Running through 2027, the partnership directly tackles the “triple burden of disease,” aiming to reshape the health and future of 225,000 residents. It places vulnerable women, girls, and children—those most affected by poverty and preventable illness—at the center of its interventions.

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