CORRUPTION IN THE HEALTH SECTOR IS NEGATIVELY AFFECTING REALIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO HEALTH
Nairobi, Kenya – 26th September 2020: Forty five (45) civil society, non-governmental, community based organizations, professional bodies, trade unions and the private sector in Kenya have written an open letter over the persistent corruption in the health sector. The open letter is directed to the Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, Auditor General, EACC, ODPP, Parliament, Senate, among others. This is a follow- up to the joint press statement on 23rd August 2020 calling for immediate measures to guarantee integrity, transparency and accountability in COVID-19 response efforts. Read more…