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The Health Sector Board for

KENYA HEALTHCARE FEDERATIONKenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) is the health sector board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). Founded in 2004, the Federation works with commercial healthcare institutions, professional associations and non-state healthcare firms to promote strategic public-private partnerships towards achieving national access to quality healthcare and is dedicated to engaging the government and all relevant stakeholders in achieving quality healthcare by maximizing the contribution of the private sector.

In addition to influencing public policy, KHF also voices its support and concerns, and provides alternative solutions to issues facing the health sector. The Federation has participated in several policy formulation meetings and has actively taken part in different engagement structures in regards to health issues. Its membership includes Institutional Associations, Professional Medical Associations, and Corporates.

VisionAn enabling environment that supports quality affordable healthcare for all

MissionTo champion constructive Public Private Partnerships for better healthcare by networking, engaging, representing and through win-win situations.

Core Values• Compassionate• Inclusive• Consensus-building• Low-ego leadership• Innovative

Our Members

KHF started with seven founding member organizations. The federation has enjoyed a tremendous growth in membership drawn from Institutional Associations, Professional Medical Associations, and Corporate members.

CORpORATE MEMBERS3M Kenya LimitedA&K Global HealthAAR GroupAfrica MedilinkAfricare Ltd(Medanta Africare Ltd)Aga Khan University HospitalAmref Health AfricaAON KenyaArmaan LimitedBayer East AfricaBluefast LimitedBRITAM (British American Insurance)BroadReach HealthcareCarepay LimitedCentre for Health Solutions CIRAS-HealthDanone (Tropikal Brands (Afrika) Limited)Drishti LimitedEldoret Hospital Limited Equity Group FoundationExcelsior FirmExpress Communications LtdF & S ScientificGE HealthcareGlaxosmithklineGoal KenyaGold Star KenyaHaltons PharmacyHarleys LimitedHealth Products of Association Of KenyaHealth Strat LimitedHealthstore East Africa LtdHuman Quality Assessment Services I Choose Life AfricaIBM Research Imperial Health Science Kenya Ltd.Insight Health Advisors LtdJacaranda HealthcareKaren HospitalLadnan Medical HospitalLancet KenyaManagement Sciences for HealthMarie Stopes KenyaMedic Mobile INCMedical Records Institute LtdMeditec Systems LTDmHealth Kenya LimitedMimosa Pharmacy Ltd (Goodlife Pharmacy Ltd) Mindray Medical KenyaMSD (Pty) Ltd, South AfricaNestle KenyaNovartis Phama ServicesNyali Healthcare LimitedPathway InternationalPenda HealthPharm Access FoundationPharmatis Laboratories LtdPhilips East Africa

INSTITuTIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAssociation of Social Franchising for HealthFederation of Kenya Pharmaceutical ManufacturersKenya Association of HospitalsKenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH) Kenya Association of the Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical Insurance Pratctitioners of Kenya.

pROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAssociation of Kenya Medical Laboratory Scientific OfficersAssociation of Medical Lab and Diagnostic SuppliesKenya Medical AssociationKenya Medical Women’s AssociationKenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society(KOGS)Kenya Paediatric AssociationKenya Pharmaceutical AssociationKenya Society of AnesthesiologistKenya Veterinary AssociationsNational Nurses Association of KenyaPharmaceutical Society of Kenya

Phillips Healthcare Technologies LimitedPS KenyaPSP4HSeven Seas Technologies GroupSmart ApplicationsSurgipharm LtdTai Medical CentreThe Jubilee Insurance CompanyThe Nairobi HospitalUAPUnicare Holding LtdUnumedUpper Hill Medical Centre

Membership Benefits1. Advocacy

The provision of an enabling business environment forms the basis of KHF’s mandate. KHF continuously engages the Government of Kenya and government agencies on issues relating to health policy, taxes, regulations and pricing. The Federation has a long standing network and established relationships in the following Public Private Dialogue Platforms, which the members get to participate in and air their views on issues affecting their businesses and private healthcare sector in general.

1. Presidential Roundtable (PTR) 6. Regional Ministerial Forum2. Ministerial Stakeholders Forums (MSF) 7. Development Partners Roundtable3. Speakers Roundtable (SRT) 8. Attorney General’s Forum4. Council of Governors Forum (COGs) 9. Platforms with Selected State Agencies5. Chief Justice Forum 10. County Stakeholder Forum

2. public private partnerships (ppp) KHF contributes to the public private partnership agenda through projects and partnerships. We are a signatory to the Public Private Partnership Health Kenya (PPP-HK) Chapter that provides an overall guide for Public Private Partnerships for Health in Kenya.

3. Networking Through various forums and events, KHF members get an opportunity to network and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders from the private health sector. These networking opportunities enable members to develop linkages and partnerships with leading Kenyan healthcare organizations, corporations and associations; Expand and diversify their business portfolio through engagement and collaboration among members; Share and receive invitations and information on business opportunities and high profile events within Kenya, regionally and globally.

4. Regional IntegrationKHF, as a co-founding member, is directly connected to the East Africa Healthcare Federation (EAHF), East Africa Health Platform (EAHP under EA Business Council), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Africa Healthcare Federation in-formation and East African Community (EAC) through its membership affiliation. KHF members are given opportunities to participate, present and contribute to the healthcare agenda of these forums.

5. Access to patent events, trade missions and expos throughout the year.KHF organizes and partners with other companies for events, events, trade missions and expos thoughout the year where its membership enjoys exclusive access to these events.

Key AchievementsKHF has achieved its visibility through the effective Public Private Dialogue with the government and other stakeholders.

Some key milestones include:KHF managed to provide alternatives to the Social Health Insurance Bill of 2004 and halted it becoming a legal Act Through the unification of KHF members as one voice, taxation on imported pharmaceutical raw materials was reversed.KHF has provided key inputs on the Health Bill to ensure that the environment encourages growth for for the private sectorKHF actively participates in Ministerial Stakeholders Forum (MSF), County Stakeholder Forum and Presidential Roundtable (PRT)KHF is one of the co-founders of the East Africa Healthcare Federation (EAHF) and actively supports regional integration activities

Projects, Activities & EventspROJECTS ACTIVITIES EVENTSUSAID FUNZOKenya Project; Afya Elimu Fund (AEF)

KHF general bi-monthly and regular committee meetings.

East Africa Healthcare Federation (EAHF) annual conference and activities

United Nations PopulationFund (UNFPA), Private Sector Health Partnership (PSHP)- Kenya

Trade missions and expos within healthcare sphere

Hospital Expansion Summit and Africa Health Summit – UKAfrica Health Business Symposium (AHBS) - Africa

KHF partners with several private sector firms and developmental agencies on health projects

Advocacy meetings and developing position papers

Members events including participating in Global and Regional healthcare forums.

Competitive Advantage• Gain access to the most up to date information, medical advancements and issues facing

the Kenyan healthcare sector through our newsletters and website.• Increase your company’s visibility and brand exposure via KHF communication channels.• Profit from KHF’s wide national and international business network.• Linkages to the key public decision making institutions via KHF’s existing PPP structures

Projects, Activities & Events

KHF Chairmen

Dr. Cleopa MailuFirst Chairman of Kenya Healthcare Federation

Mr. Andrew EnniskillenSecond Chairman of Kenya Healthcare Federation

Mr. Walter OokokImmediate past Chairman of Kenya Healthcare Federation

Dr. Amit N. Thakker. Current Chairman of Kenya Healthcare Federation

Board of Directors

Dr. Amit N. Thakker(Chairman)

Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe (Vice Chairman)

Ms. Joyce Wanderi(PS Kenya)

Mr. Sam Agutu(Medical Insurance Practitioners of Ke-

nya)

Ms. Faith Muigai(Jacaranda Healthcare)

Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu(Kenya Medical

Association)

Ms. Winnie Shena(National Nurses

Association of Kenya)

Dr. Peter Kamunyo(Tai Medical Centre)

Ms. Bola Tafawa(Equity Group Foundation)

Mrs. Puja Tank(Administrator)

Ms. Leah Odundo(Communications)

KHF Team

Mr. Steve Maina(Treasurer)

Mrs. Marloes Kibacha(Projects Coordinator)

Rosami Court1st Floor, Muring Road

Off Elgeyo Marakwet RoadKilimani

P. O. Box 37929-00100Email: lodundo@khf.co.ke / ptank@khf.co.ke

Tel: +254 702 249 853Web: www.khf.co.ke

KHF Organisation

Standing (L-R): Mr. Sam Agutu (Director), Ms. Joyce Wanderi (Director), Ms. Faith Muigai (Director), Dr. Peter Kamunyo (Director), Seated (L-R): Mr. Steve Maina (Treasurer)Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe (Vice Chairman), Dr. Amit N. Thakker (Chairman), Dr. Jackie Kitulu (Director),

Ms. Winnie Shena (Director), *Not in picture: Ms. Bola Tafawa (Director)

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