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Developing emergency medical care policy across Kenya: A framework for policy development
Zoe Siegel1, Trina Swanson2, Emily Nyagaki3
1Brown University, Providence, USA.
Summary
Kenya
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Kenya Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Policy 2020-2030 guides EMC advancement.
- This study examines EMC policy development in Kenya's decentralized healthcare system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map and describe the ongoing EMC policy development process across Kenya's 47 counties.
- To provide a real-world example of EMC policy development in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC).
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of county-specific EMC policy development using the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) six-stage policy development framework.
- Analysis of meeting minutes, workshop proceedings, and draft/final EMC policy documents.
Main Results:
- As of August 2024, 23 counties are engaged in EMC policy development; 13 have finalized and are implementing policies, 10 await approval, and 24 are in planning stages.
- Processes included baseline standard assessment, establishing vision/mission/goals, developing county-specific strategies, and collaborative policy drafting and finalization.
Conclusions:
- Kenya's structured approach to EMC policy development, guided by KIPPRA, offers a comprehensive model for LMICs with decentralized healthcare.
- The process involved stakeholder engagement, situational analyses, and alignment with national objectives.
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