Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni led a side event on the nexus between health and climate change at the Kenya Pavilion on the 3rd of this year’s United Nations COP28 in Dubai, The UAE.

At this side event yesterday, Kenya introduced its ground-breaking First Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy, spanning from 2023 to 2027.

The pioneering strategy, according to the Ministry of Health, harmonizes climate change efforts with health goals, underscoring the urgency to address global health impacts, especially among vulnerable communities.

The session led by the PS Public Health and Professional Standards Ms. Mary Muthoni highlighted the strategy’s vital implementation, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration involving the environment, energy, water, and agriculture.

 “This narrative aims to prioritize health in COP28’s climate actions, recognizing health as the human face of climate change,” said the Health Ministry.

Additionally, a global call was made for transparent approaches and commitment to climate and health funding in line with international agreements. This narrative aims to prioritize health in COP28’s climate actions, recognizing health as the human face of climate change.

Kenya’s commitment to actionable strategies, like leveraging carbon management tools and initiating the KCCHS, showcases a drive toward low-carbon sustainable health systems.

These efforts set a crucial precedent for COP28 discussions, highlighting the practical implementation of climate-smart healthcare initiatives.