Home › Programs › Current Programs › Health Systems Programs
AT A GLANCE

Health systems impact

Our health systems programs focus on strengthening primary care, health workforce, digital health, and quality improvement.

8

Counties reached

120+

Health facilities

500+

Health workers trained

6

Active programs

HOW WE WORK

Our approach to health systems

We use evidence-based strategies to strengthen the building blocks of health systems.

Primary Care Strengthening

Improving access, quality, and continuity of care at the first point of contact with the health system.

Health Workforce Development

Building capacity, skills, and motivation of health workers through training, supervision, and support.

Digital Health Integration

Leveraging technology to improve data use, decision-making, and service delivery.

Quality Improvement

Using data-driven approaches to continuously improve the quality and safety of health services.

Governance & Accountability

Strengthening leadership, management, and accountability mechanisms at all levels.

Implementation Research

Studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions to inform scale-up and policy.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Health systems programs

Evidence-based interventions strengthening health systems across Kenya.

Primary Care

Primary Care Referral Strengthening

Improving referral pathways and patient flow between community health units and primary care facilities across 8 counties.

8 counties 120+ health workers 2025–2027
Active
Health Workforce

Community Health Worker Supervision

Strengthening supervision and support systems for community health workers to improve service delivery and health outcomes.

6 counties 300+ CHWs 2025–2026
Ongoing
Digital Health

Digital Health Implementation Research

Evaluating the implementation of digital health tools in community health programs, focusing on usability, fidelity, and scale.

5 counties 15+ facilities 2026
Ongoing
Quality Improvement

Quality of Care Improvement Initiative

Data-driven quality improvement program focused on maternal and child health services in primary care facilities.

4 counties 40+ facilities 2025–2027
Active
Governance

Health Systems Governance & Accountability

Strengthening governance structures, leadership capacity, and accountability mechanisms at county and facility levels.

4 counties 60+ managers 2025–2027
Active
Implementation Science

Scale-Up Readiness Assessment

Mixed-methods research on readiness for scaling up community health interventions, identifying barriers and enablers.

8 counties 60+ stakeholders 2025–2026
Ongoing
Primary Care

Integrated Community Case Management

Strengthening community-level diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses through integrated case management.

5 counties 200+ CHWs 2025–2027
Active
Digital Health

Electronic Health Records Integration

Supporting the integration of electronic health records and decision support systems in primary care facilities.

3 counties 20+ facilities 2026
Active
COLLABORATE

Strengthen health systems with UWRA

Partner with us to build resilient health systems that deliver quality care for all. We welcome collaborations with governments, universities, and development partners.

Explore Partnerships Contact Our Team