Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has stressed the need to restore order in public health institutions.

The PS made the comment during a strategy meeting with the Directorate of Policy, Digital Health, and Innovations on May 2, 2025, where he also emphasized the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensuring that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a successful programme.

“Our work must restore order to the health sector, promote the health of our people, reduce the burden of disease, and lower mortality rates. UHC implementation must be seamless and impactful to regain public confidence.

“Everyone must contribute and work together. Public trust depends on how we show up, how we deliver, and how we lead,” Oluga said.

He called upon health staff to reflect on the ministry’s role in terms of policy.

“What you do must outlive you. The work of the State Department of Medical Services does not exist in isolation. It must align with the broader ministry agenda. It is essential that we deliver the full mandate of this State Department and work together to achieve our collective goals.

“Let’s be strategic. We must align our efforts with the government’s health agenda to stay focused on what the country expects us to achieve,” he said.

Discipline, adherence to rules, and a strong work ethic should be the driving factors for health officials, according to the PS.

“Apply yourself fully to the task at hand. Discipline, commitment, and clarity of purpose are key.

“Real transformation isn’t always about complex solutions. Sometimes, it’s the simple things we do consistently that create the greatest impact. We need big, straightforward ideas that will have a ripple effect across the system,” Oluga concluded.