Justina Wamae, the 2022 presidential running mate for the Roots Party, has declined an appointment to a newly formed health taskforce by President William Ruto, citing her current maternity leave as the reason.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, July 8, 2024, Wamae expressed her gratitude for the recognition but emphasized her inability to commit to the role at this time.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to decline your offer given that I’m currently on maternity leave, and this development would affect my ability to work effectively at this time,”
Wamae was among the notable figures appointed to the 18-member taskforce, which is set to be chaired by Prof. Khama Rogo, with Judith Guserwa serving as Vice Chairperson.
The taskforce has been established to address critical issues in Kenya’s healthcare sector, focusing on human resources for health.
It will be tasked with identifying legal, policy, administrative, and operational constraints that hinder the performance of Kenya’s health sector, particularly in relation to human resources for health. Their mandate includes reviewing the performance of human resources in healthcare and proposing improvements.
They will also advise on the framework for employing 20,000 healthcare workers, aiming to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of 23 medical personnel per 10,000 people.
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