Brief Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of Kenyan children as the future of the country and stresses the need to reach optimal vaccination levels, specifically targeting over 30,000 children within Kenya's borders. The speaker commits to leading a collaborative effort between state departments and county governments to improve primary healthcare. Community health promoters will play a crucial role in identifying and guiding households with unimmunized children.
Importance of Vaccinating Kenyan Children
The speaker underscores the critical role of Kenyan children as the future of the nation. She emphasizes the need to achieve optimal vaccination coverage, aiming to reach over 30,000 children within Kenya. These children, though not living across borders, require targeted efforts to ensure they receive necessary immunizations.
Collaborative Efforts for Primary Healthcare
The speaker expresses readiness to lead a team, with her state department collaborating closely with her colleague's, to coordinate with county governments. This collaboration aims to improve primary healthcare to meet expected standards. Community health promoters will work closely to identify children in households who have not been immunized, guiding them on the necessary steps.