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The GTZ Health Sector Programme participated in the Government of Kenya (GoK) Sector Budget meeting held on February 24, 2009. GoK had convened the public sector hearing to consult on the proposed budget plan for the next fiscal year.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has officially committed a substantial amount of funds - totaling to 1.5 Mio. EUR to fight gender based violence (GBV) in Kenya.
German Development Cooperation (GDC) Health Sector Programme participated in the Health Sector Steering Committee that was jointly held by the two ministries of Health on February 23, 2009.
GTZ Health Sector Programme (HSP) has entered into a partnership with the Kenya Union for the Blind. This aims to mark the initial steps to instituting a work place project for the blind.
The Book titled, ‘Drivers of Violence, Male Disempowerment in the African Context’ that was authored by Anzetse Were and published through support from GTZ Health Sector Programme has generated debates on the dynamics of violence from Kenyans and international actors alike.Â
As part of the continual process towards reforming Kenya’s health financing strategy, the two ministries of health organized a Post Study Tour Stakeholder’s Workshop on the February 18, 2009 at the Windsor Golf and Country Club.
The Health NGOs Network (HENNET) is one of the key partners of the GTZ Health Sector Programme. GTZ HSP provides both technical and financial support to HENNET.
As part of its objective to develop the capacity of its partners, the GTZ Health Sector Programme (HSP) will support the finalization of the Strategic Plan for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development.
The GTZ Health Sector Programme prioritises mentorship of young talented professionals to enable them acquire necessary skills to meet future challenges.
Dr Hedwig Petry, the Director of the GTZ Division of Health, Education and Social Protection and Dr Wolfgang Bichmann the Chief of the Sector and Policy Division, Health, Education and Social Protection, paid a visit to Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge, the Minister for Gender Children and Social Development.