Effects of Non-State Actors’ Interventions on Post Covid-19 Health Security Outcomes in Kenya

Dr. Chessa Ian Were, Colonel (Dr) Charles Imbiakha and Dr Michael Sitawa
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Dr. Chessa Ian Were: Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya
Colonel (Dr) Charles Imbiakha: Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr Michael Sitawa: Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 8, 4370-4380

Abstract: This study investigates the pivotal role of non-state actors (NSAs) in bolstering health security outcomes in post-COVID-19 Kenya, where government resources alone were insufficient to meet the urgent health needs of the population. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive analysis of NSA interventions. The study utilized simple random sampling to select 100 respondents for the quantitative survey and purposive sampling to identify key interviewees for in-depth qualitative insights. The interventions evaluated include disease surveillance, medical supplies, vaccine distribution, public health education, and community health services. Quantitative findings reveal that the most frequent interventions were the provision of medical supplies (30%) and vaccine distribution (25%), followed by disease surveillance (20%), public health education (15%), and community health services (10%). These efforts were largely effective, with 40% of respondents rating medical supplies and 36% rating vaccine distribution as significantly improving health security outcomes. However, the study also identifies key challenges, such as the spread of misinformation (45%) and coordination issues among NSAs (50%), which hindered their overall effectiveness. Qualitative data further illustrates the positive impact of NSAs on early disease detection and community health awareness, while also highlighting the need for enhanced communication strategies to mitigate the spread of misinformation and improve the coordination of efforts. The study concludes that while NSAs played a crucial role in addressing health crises, optimizing their contributions in future emergencies will require better communication and coordination mechanisms. These insights underscore the importance of NSAs in public health and offer strategic recommendations for strengthening health security in similar contexts..

Date: 2024
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