Public Health PS Mary Muthoni. Capital Health Health PS Muthoni Elected Chair of the African Permanent and Principal Secretaries for Health By BRUHAN MAKONG Published 21 minutes ago Share Tweet NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6-Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni has been elected Chairperson of the African Permanent and Principal Secretaries for Health, marking a significant boost to Kenya’s leadership in continental health governance. Her election was confirmed during a high-level consultative meeting on cross-border collaboration for health security held in Brazzaville, bringing together senior health officials from across Africa. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp In a statement following her election, Muthoni described the development as a milestone for both Kenya and the continent. “Kenya proudly marks a significant milestone in advancing regional health security following my election as Chairperson of the African Permanent and Principal Secretaries for Health,” she said. She noted that the outcome reflects growing continental momentum toward coordinated action in tackling public health challenges, particularly those that transcend national borders. “I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me, which reflects our shared commitment as African nations to strengthen cooperation across health sectors, enhance coordinated responses to cross-border health threats, and build resilient, future-ready health systems through collective leadership and strategic partnerships,” she added. Muthoni emphasized that her new role presents a strategic opportunity for Kenya to deepen collaboration with other African countries in disease surveillance, emergency response, and health system strengthening. She added that the role will also elevate Kenya’s influence in shaping continental health priorities, mobilizing partnerships, and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage. The Brazzaville meeting focused on strengthening cross-border mechanisms to respond to health threats such as infectious disease outbreaks, which require coordinated regional action. Muthoni said her leadership would prioritize unified responses to such challenges, noting that stronger partnerships between African states are critical in safeguarding communities. “It also elevates the country’s role in shaping continental health priorities, mobilizing partnerships, and accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage while safeguarding the health of our communities,” she said. Her election comes at a time when African countries are increasingly prioritizing joint approaches to public health threats, including pandemic preparedness, surveillance systems, and emergency response coordination. In this article: featured , Kenya , PS Muthoni Comments Comments Popular Headlines Ruto Cuts Affordable Housing Deposit from 10% to 5% Kenya Kenya Power announces planned outages across multiple regions on April 30 EDUCATION Alliance Girls board faces axe over Sh25m Dubai trip scandal NATIONAL NEWS Atwoli clarifies 12pc wage hike applies to all workers, not just minimum wage earners NATIONAL NEWS Mruttu presents land reform petition to end succession injustices Top stories Ngirici ousted from Kenya Seed Board a Day After Dumping UDA Top stories Ruto explains why Labour Day celebrations were held in a school compound CORRIDORS OF JUSTICE High Court Clears NTSA to Enforce Ban on Flashy PSV Modifications NATIONAL NEWS Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News Kenya Kilifi to host Senate Mashinani in September By convening sittings outside the traditional Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Senators aim to create more opportunities for citizens to participate in the legislative process. CAPITAL REPORTER 37 minutes ago EAC Maraga, Odhiambo slam Suluhu remarks on Gen Z activism crackdown Maraga and Odhiambo criticise President Samia Suluhu’s remarks on c