Kenya in the ECSA Health Community
The Republic of Kenya is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Kenya contributes significant experience in public health programming, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, health workforce development, digital health, and regional health cooperation.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Kenya participates in technical committees, programme expert meetings, policy dialogue, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that support regional health priorities.
Kenya’s participation strengthens ECSA-HC’s collective work in advancing resilient health systems, universal health coverage, emergency preparedness, and improved health outcomes across member states.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
Official Name | Republic of Kenya | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
Total Population | 56,432,944 | 2024 | World Bank |
GDP Growth Rate | 4.7% | 2024 | World Bank |
Population Growth Rate | 2.0% | 2024 | World Bank |
Life Expectancy at Birth | 64 years | 2024 | World Bank |
Gross Domestic Product | US$120.34 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
WHO Country Profile | World Health Organization | |
Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.