Following the successful completion of intensive data collection and county-level field engagements, the Ministry of Health, through the Division of Tuberculosis and Other Lung Diseases (DTLD), alongside key implementing partners, convened from 18th to 21st May 2026 for the National Strategic Plan Mid-Term Review (MTR) Data Consolidation Workshop.
The workshop served to consolidate crucial field findings and disseminate preliminary outcomes ahead of the formal Ministry of Health leadership debrief held on May 21st, 2026. The ongoing review provides a vital checkpoint for the remaining implementation period of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2023/24–2027/28, ensuring Kenya’s respiratory health interventions remain robust, evidence-backed, and responsive to community needs.
Multidisciplinary teams recently conducted extensive field assessments across seven pilot counties—including Kisumu, Embu, Makueni, Murang’a, Trans Nzoia, Narok, Kwale, and Nairobi. The consolidated data highlighted remarkable strides in several key areas:
A core focus of the dissemination sessions was the emphasis on creating more inclusive health systems. Speaking during the review discussions, Dr. Immaculate Kathure, Head of Program at DTLD, underscored that the Mid-Term Review is a collective reflection rather than a simple reporting mandate.
“There is a need to improve perceptions of inclusion, ensuring that people feel seen, heard, accommodated, and meaningfully involved in decisions and program conversations. This work is not being developed for the Ministry or any external audience alone, but as a collective effort that will guide the next planning cycle. The teams involved will own these recommendations because they are the ones responsible for implementing them.” — Dr. Immaculate Kathure, Head of Program, DTLD
Dr. Kathure reaffirmed the program’s commitment to maintaining an upward trajectory in performance while expressing deep appreciation for the community teams whose dedication fuels these county-level gains.
The consolidation workshop highlighted an evolutionary shift in Kenya’s healthcare strategy: moving away from strictly vertical disease programming toward an integrated lung health approach.
Presenting during the meeting, Dr. Nkirote Mugambi-Nyaboga from the Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS-Kenya) highlighted how the landscape is changing to address the full spectrum of respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and post-TB lung disease.
“Lung health is increasingly being prioritized within Kenya’s broader respiratory health agenda. We are seeing a strong shift towards integrated, people-centred approaches that leverage existing TB platforms to build a more responsive and comprehensive lung health system capable of addressing the full spectrum of respiratory diseases.” — Dr. Nkirote Mugambi-Nyaboga, CHS-Kenya
The closing sessions of the workshop were honored by the active participation and guidance of key leadership figures, including Board Chair Michael Macharia and National Coordinator Stephen Anguva. Their presence reinforced the shared organizational resolve to transform raw field data into actionable public health policy.
The final outputs of this Mid-Term Review will directly refine resource allocation, target interventions, and shape future policy frameworks aimed at accelerating progress toward eliminating TB, managing leprosy, and ensuring rights-based, person-centered respiratory care across Kenya.
The National Strategic Plan Mid-Term Review is supported by a collaborative network of partners including the Ministry of Health, the United States Government, CDC, WHO Kenya, Amref Health Africa, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Centre for Health Solutions (CHS) Kenya, RESOK, KELIN, Stop TB Kenya, and various Networks of TB Champions.
