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12-01-2019 06:58:05
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COFPAK has actively participated in the public involvement process concerning UHC Bills, including the Social Health Insurance Act. The key focus has been on the interests of patients. COFPAK is committed to advocating for people-centered social healthcare. cc H.E William Samoei Ruto, PhD
COFPAK Applauds the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025. This Bill affirms the right of every person in Kenya to access healthcare that is safe, effective, equitable, accountable, and patient-centered. Hon. Aden Duale, EGH Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC Thuranira Kaugiria Dr. Ouma Oluga, OGW
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital This strategic body brings together a multi-sectoral team of technical experts, policy advocates, healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, patient representatives, and key development partners, including the World Health Organization. (World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) )
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) The TWG was formally inaugurated on 16th June 2025 under the stewardship of Dr. Irungu Kamau, Acting Head of the Quality Improvement (QI), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Division at the Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI).
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) Other notable members include Dr. Lydia Okutuyi president of the Society of Quality Healthcare Kenya (SQHK), Dr. Rhoda Kalondu, and Mrs. Felister, alongside the Confraternity of Patients Kenya (COFPAK), represented by its National Chair, Mr. Ogallo Ogweno.
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) The formation of this TWG marks a decisive step toward building a safer, more responsive, and patient-centered health system. The TWG will serve as a national platform for driving the patient safety agenda through the following core functions:
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) 1. Formulation of a National Roadmap for Patient Safety Initiatives to guide implementation at all levels of the health system. 2. Provision of technical expertise and strategic oversight for the development and roll-out of patient safety policies, standards, and interventions.
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) Support for monitoring, evaluation, and progress reporting on patient safety outcomes to ensure continuous learning and accountability. Facilitation of inclusive stakeholder engagement and cross-sectoral collaboration, recognizing that patient safety is a shared responsibility.
Ministry of Health Kenyatta National Hospital World Health Organization (WHO) This initiative reaffirms Kenyaβs commitment to ensuring that no one is harmed while receiving care, and that every patient is treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
COFPAK is deeply disturbed & saddened by the incident of an alleged medication error. We call upon the Pharmacy and Poisons , the Patient Safety TWG, and the MoH to investigate this matter and ensure that appropriate action is taken. #PatientSafety cc: cs Hon. Aden Duale, EGH Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)
Pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring safe medication use throughout the entire treatment process from reviewing prescriptions to dispensing medicines and educating patients and their caregivers #PatientSafety #StopMedicationErrors World Health Organization (WHO) Pharmacy and Poisons Ministry of Health
Africa Uncensored "We have testimonies of mothers allegedly giving birth outside hospital gates & on verandas, stripped of their dignity. Families say they have watched loved ones die in cars in the middle of the night while medics were on strike." ATT: Embu County Assembly Cecily Mbarire, MGH, EGH Council of Governors