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Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is quickly moving from an academic idea to a practical tool for decision-making in Kenya. As the country pursues Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strives to spend scarce health resources wisely, HTA is emerging as the bridge between clinical evidence, economics, and the real priorities of Kenyan patients and policymakers.   This case study traces Kenya’s early steps toward institutionalized HTA, highlights what makes the journey locally r

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is no longer just a technical exercise, it is a strategic tool for reshaping how health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) make decisions. Through evaluating the value, cost-effectiveness, and equity impact of health interventions, HTA provides governments and institutions with the evidence needed to allocate scarce resources more effectively.   But building HTA capacity requires more than technical training, it demands inst

Across the world, rapid population growth, a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, and economic constraints mean that governments must make tough choices about which medicines, technologies, and interventions to fund. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has emerged as a powerful tool to guide decision-making in healthcare.   But while HTA has matured in high-income countries (HICs), its frameworks are often designed for contexts with abundant resources, strong data syste

By Dr. Ahmed Kamau, Health Economist In April 2025, Kenya took a pivotal step toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the gazettement of the Health Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel. As we embark on this journey, there’s an opportunity to borrow from global best practices, like those of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK, while acknowledging our unique economic, institutional, and health system realities. Critical Pillars for