The County Government of Uasin Gishu is working to improve its healthcare system with support from a Technical Assistance program under the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (BREHS) Project.

This program is Intergovernmental and therefore implemented by the Council of Governors and the Ministry of Health, and aims to improve access to quality primary health care services.

The meeting brought together both national and county teams to ensure Uasin Gishu’s health system is aligned with the project’s goals and timelines.

During the meeting, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Micah Rogony, confirmed the county’s commitment to making the project successful.

He said the project supports Governor Jonathan Bii’s plan to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible.

The Technical Assistance focused on several key areas.

These included informing county leaders about BREHS requirements, guiding health management teams on what is expected, and improving coordination through a county implementation team.

The team also reviewed the 2026/2027 Annual Work Plans to ensure they meet project standards.

Part of the process involved reviewing the county’s 2026/2027 budget, especially the money set aside for health.

The team also looked at environmental and social Safeguards, identified possible challenges, and suggested solutions to ensure smooth implementation.

The national team worked closely with County Health Management Teams, discussing not only BREHS but also other important health priorities.

These included digital health systems, improving the Social Health Authority (SHA), and strengthening the MPDSR Initiative in the county.

They also reviewed the 2026/2027 Annual Work Plan, focusing on key activities that will be funded by the World Bank, and gave feedback to improve alignment with the project.

Uasin Gishu has already made good progress. The county has appointed eight officers to manage the project and signed the required participation agreement on time, showing readiness to implement the program.

Rogony noted that the county government continues to invest in health and that the BREHS Project will help improve the quality of care, especially in primary healthcare facilities.

Ms. Jemima Kuta from the Council of Governors added that the project will help improve access to and quality of primary healthcare services, while also strengthening health systems, an important step toward achieving universal health coverage.

This Technical Assistance marks an important step for Uasin Gishu as it works to build a stronger and more responsive health system. By improving planning, budgeting, and coordination, the county is preparing to fully benefit from the BREHS Project and deliver better health services to its people.

As the project moves forward, continued cooperation between national and county governments will be key to overcoming challenges and achieving its goals.