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July 31, 2025Wellcome Open ResearchOpen Access

Analytical Review of Kenya’s Health Workforce Policy Strategies, 1994-2024: Implication for Health Workforce Management

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BOBrenda OumaDMDaniel MbuthiaBTBenjamin Tsofa

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Overview

Analytical review shows gaps in health workforce policies in Kenya, suggesting urgent governance improvements for health workforce management.

Key Points

  • Kenya's health workforce policies have evolved but lack dedicated focus on strategic management.
  • The review analyzed 6 strategic plans and 1 policy document, highlighting an emphasis on workforce numbers over quality management.
  • Key contextual factors impacting policy formulation include donor interests, the disease burden, and Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Prioritizing a dedicated health workforce policy is crucial for achieving Universal Health Coverage in Kenya.

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Ouma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c5fe6551bb0af8cf72chttps://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.24204.1
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