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Under the Constitution of Kenya, Kenyans have the right to life and the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to quality health care services, reproductive health, emergency care, clean, safe and adequate water for all Kenyans, reasonable standards of sanitation, food of acceptable quality and a clean healthy environment. Constitution further states that a person shall not be denied emergency medical treatment and that the State shall provide appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support themselves and their dependants. 

The Kenya Health Policy, 2014–2030 gives direction to ensure significant improvement in the overall status of health in Kenya in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the country‟s longterm development agenda, Vision 2030 and global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It demonstrates the health sector‟s commitment, under the government‟s stewardship, to ensuring that the country attains the highest possible standards of health, in a manner responsive to the needs of the population. 

The Ministry in line with the Government pronouncement on the implementation of the Big Four Initiatives of which Universal Health Care is one of them has prepared the implementation plan for rolling out the Universal Health Care program from 2017/18 financial year to 2021/22 financial year. The preparation of the Health Sector Working Group (SWG) Report for MTEF period 2018/19 - 2020/21 was undertaken by a team comprising the Ministry of Health and its seven SAGAs namely; Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and National Aids Control Council (NACC). 

The Report spells out the Sector performance, achievements, key priorities and the resource requirements for the period 2018/19 - 2020/21.