The Netherlands and Kenya met again in Nairobi in June for the 3-day Life Sciences & Health (LSH) mission led by Erik Gerritsen, Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport.

In total 22 Dutch LSH organizations shared knowledge on future developments within Kenya’s health sector. The sector is predicted to grow at a faster rate than its overall economy, which is promising for mutually beneficial partnerships. Ambassador Frans Makken: ‘As the Netherlands is moving from aid to trade, we strongly believe in the contribution of the private sector in achieving the SDGs and investing in the youthful population’. Read the full article here.