Advancing, low carbon climate resilient health system in Kenya
The Kenya Green Health Platform (KGHP) is dedicated to transforming Kenya's health sector through low-carbon, and climate-resilient practices.
A collaborative coordination mechanism
The Kenya Green Health Platform brings together stakeholders across the health ecosystem to promote and implement green healthcare solutions, aligned with national priorities led by the Ministry of Health Kenya.
Coordination hub
Convening stakeholders across government, NGOs, academia, and private sector.
Knowledge platform
Facilitating knowledge exchange and evidence-based decision making.
Implementation catalyst
Driving innovation and climate-smart health solutions.
9 Pillars of Green Healthcare
Actionable strategies across nine key operational areas to create a holistic sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
Leadership & Governance
Demonstrate leadership support to create organizational culture change and widespread community engagement.
Green Building & Facility Management
Design strategies for climate resilience, biodiversity, and health co-benefits.
Energy Management
Measures to reduce consumption and transition to renewable energy sources.
Green Procurement & Supply Chain
Strategies for environmentally preferable purchasing and total asset lifecycle management.
Waste Management
Circular economy in healthcare through waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling strategies.
Water Management
Aspirational framework for achieving complete water independence on-site.
Digital Healthcare
Leveraging digital technology for healthcare decarbonization.
Transportation
Reducing travel-related emissions for facility fleets and daily commuters.
Food Services
Sustainable food sourcing, healthy menus, and comprehensive waste reduction.
3rd stakeholders' consultative workshop
The platform's development was significantly advanced during the 3rd Stakeholders' Consultative Workshop held in Nairobi on 12th–13th March 2026.
Key outcomes
Participants included
Working together for green health
Roadmap ahead
Following the consultative process, KGHP will focus on these critical next steps.
Be part of Kenya's journey towards low carbon, climate resilient health system
KGHP welcomes institutions, practitioners, researchers, development partners, and private sector organizations to join the platform and contribute to building a greener, more resilient health system.