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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan have reviewed the progress of key hospital projects funded by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, paving the way for enhanced medical infrastructure across Kenya.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan have reviewed the progress of key hospital projects funded by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, paving the way for enhanced medical infrastructure across Kenya.
High-level diplomatic engagements in Nairobi have fast-tracked the operationalization of major health infrastructure initiatives. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan confirmed that feasibility assessments are largely complete.
As Kenya pushes its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aligning healthcare access with demographic demands is critical. The seamless execution of these FOCAC-backed projects represents a defining moment in Sino-Kenyan bilateral relations and a massive boost to the national healthcare grid.
The operational blueprint heavily relies on comprehensive site assessments conducted by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) in August 2025. Following these forensic evaluations, the Londiani Level 4 Hospital and the Baringo County Referral Hospital are now primed for the construction phase.
Approval of final feasibility reports by Chinese authorities remains the only administrative hurdle before ground is broken. Parallel technical assessments are simultaneously being proposed for additional facilities, subject to formal approval by the Kenyan government.
The scope of the infrastructure rollout extends beyond the initial primary facilities. Authorities have mapped out feasibility studies for the Bildad Kagia, Misikhu, and St. Luke Kaloleni hospitals.
Procurement of cutting-edge medical equipment will be strictly routed through the National Equipment Supply Programme (NESP). This protocol ensures baseline standardization, optimal operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability across all new healthcare centers.
During the multi-agency coordination meetings, government stakeholders harmonized the costing, structural design, and logistical implementation frameworks. The collaboration underscores a practical, results-oriented mechanism driven by mutual economic interests.
"We are preparing a CIDCA-led technical session to harmonise feasibility, costing, design, and implementation frameworks," stated CS Aden Duale, cementing the forward momentum.
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