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The State Department for Public Health in Kenya has been awarded the 2025 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award. This recognition highlights the department's commitment to enhancing health systems, professional standards, and public health services, as stated by Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni.

The award reflects the collaborative efforts of health stakeholders towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This announcement follows the recognition of the Ministry of Defense as the best-performing public institution in Kenya, receiving multiple national awards for excellence in financial reporting and public sector leadership. The awards were presented to Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on December 10, 2025, affirming the ministry's dedication to integrity and responsible management of resources.