Socio-economic Inequality and Inequity in the Use of Health Care Services in Kenya
In Kenya, like in many other parts of the world, access to quality health care is not distributed equally. Socio-economic factors often play a significant role in determining who gets access to essential health services, which further perpetuates inequality and inequity in the society. This situation poses a significant challenge that needs to be addressed urgently to ensure a fair and just health care system for all Kenyans.
Access, trust, and scale are crucial elements in the delivery of health care services. It is imperative to understand the effective health interventions tailored to the specific needs of the Kenyan population. However, without a deliberate effort to address inequality, there is a risk of creating and deepening existing disparities. It is crucial to strengthen national childhood vaccination programs to set the country up for success in dealing with a range of health issues.
One of the critical challenges faced is the lack of reliable immunisation data, which leads to inadequate planning and ultimately results in children, irrespective of their living conditions, missing out on life-saving vaccines. Digital transformation of immunisation data and analytics is pivotal in ensuring that all children are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Despite the current discourse on addressing inequalities in health care, there is a notable lack of clarity on practical steps to achieve