The USAID-USAWA Consortium Partners led by Global Compact Network Kenya, held a consultative meeting with the Chairman of Akadimi Foundation Dr. James Rice where he acts as a senior advisor for ministries of health, health system providers and integrated care systems globally.
The meeting discussed strategies for strengthening health governance systems and integrating ethical leadership and anti-corruption practices within Kenya's healthcare sector.
The USAID-USAWA Consortium comprises Global Compact Network Kenya, Transparency International Kenya, Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK). Together, they aim to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in the healthcare sector across five counties in Kenya.
Dr. Rice, who has worked in over 35 countries across the world, offered valuable insights on robust governance frameworks and international best practices that can prevent systemic corruption through preventive strategies.
This is in line with Akadimi Foundation’s mission of promoting better health outcomes through strong health system governance and leadership globally.
Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino, affirmed the organization’s efforts to uphold the UN Global Compact's Tenth Principle by ensuring that companies in Kenya's private healthcare sector work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Global Compact Network Kenya is working with the private health sector in the implementation of the USAID-USAWA Program in Kilifi, Mombasa, Kakamega, Isiolo and Nakuru Counties.
Present during the meeting were representatives from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Kenya Community Development Foundation.