Bomet Healthcare Funding Crisis: Barchok Promises Change

Barchok Addresses Healthcare Funding Shortfalls in Bomet County Bomet, Kenya – During a recent interview on Radio Citizen, Bomet County official, Barchok, discussed significant challenges in healthcare funding. The interview, conducted on June 8th, 2025, highlighted concerns about delayed payments to community health promoters and the need for greater transparency in budget allocation. "We are facing delays in payments to our community health promoters," Barchok stated, emphasizing the impact on healthcare services. "This is due to challenges in the control of our budget." Barchok also detailed issues with the timely delivery of medical supplies, citing instances where facilities have had to use their own funds to purchase essential medicines. He stressed the importance of addressing these issues to ensure the effective delivery of healthcare to the people of Bomet. The interview concluded with Barchok's promise that Bomet would be prioritized for funding in the coming month. This interview underscores the need for improved financial management and resource allocation in Bomet's healthcare system. The county's commitment to resolving these issues offers hope for improved healthcare access and quality in the future.