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Mercy Kahenda

Mothers' stories of hope in the face of maternal health risks

Between 6,000 and 8,000 women are estimated to die every year due to childbirth related complications attributed to poor health care, post-partum hemorrhage, infections.

By Mercy Kahenda 13 days ago

Mothers' stories of hope in the face of maternal health risks

Cancer cases, STIs, infertility in young adults linked to unsafe sex

Cancer cases, STIs, infertility in young adults linked to unsafe sex

By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

By Mercy Kahenda 19 days ago

Unsafe sex to blame for increased cases of STIs, infertility in young adults

The Ministry of Health has raised an alarm over increased cases of sexually transmitted infections and infertility, in adolescents and young adults.

By Mercy Kahenda 19 days ago

Unsafe sex to blame for increased cases of STIs, infertility in young adults

Dr. Edith Kwobah: A legacy of resilience and compassion in mental health

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. The passing of Dr. Edith Kamaru Kwobah, a distinguished psychiatrist, is a loss that continues to resonate.

By Mercy Kahenda 20 days ago

Dr. Edith Kwobah: A legacy of resilience and compassion in mental health

Hope restored as more learners return to school in Tana River

Poverty and harsh weather patterns had conspired to keep children out of school for two years. New out-of-school programme changing the fortunes of pupils from humble backgrounds.

By Mercy Kahenda 23 days ago

Hope restored as more learners return to school in Tana River

Dr Patrick Amoth, the longest-acting Health director general

Despite his service to the country there are questions why successive governments have been reluctant to confirm him for the position of Director General.

By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago

Dr Patrick Amoth, the longest-acting Health director general

Dr Edith Kwobah remained stoic despite battling lung cancer at stage four

She shared her treatment journey on her social media pages and encouraged patients battling cancer.

By Mercy Kahenda 25 days ago

Dr Edith Kwobah remained stoic despite battling lung cancer at stage four

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

Some companies also market e-cigarettes using social media sites that are easily accessed by adolescents.

By Mercy Kahenda 26 days ago

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

126 nutritionists, paediatricians, nurses, and clinical officers drawn from 28 counties have also been trained.

By Mercy Kahenda 26 days ago

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

Medical fraternity mourns loss of renowned psychiatrist, Dr Edith Kwobah

Kenya's medical community is mourning the loss of Dr Edith Kwobah, a renowned psychiatrist known for her transformative work in mental health.

By Mercy Kahenda 28 days ago

Medical fraternity mourns loss of renowned psychiatrist, Dr Edith Kwobah

Medical interns: Young doctors who 'carry weight of health care'

Medical professionals admit that the interns carry the heaviest burden during emergencies. Doctors accuse the Health CS of belittling the medical interns amid the raging debate.

By Mercy Kahenda 28 days ago

Medical interns: Young doctors who 'carry weight of health care'

Inside State House meeting that helped ease doctors' stalemate

Head of Public Service delivers President Ruto's message to striking doctors. The government says it is committed to handling all issues raised by the union leaders.

By Mercy Kahenda and Maryanne Muganda, Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 29 days ago

Inside State House meeting that helped ease doctors' stalemate

24 pharmacists arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in latest crackdown

At least 24 fake Pharmacists have been arrested and 30 Chemists closed in a crackdown being carried out in Nairobi County by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board officials.

By Mercy Kahenda 29 days ago

24 pharmacists arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in latest crackdown

Poisons board partners with FDA to boost medical regulation

Pharmacy and Poisons Board has entered into a partnership with the Food and Drug administration in a bid to enhance medical regulation in the country.

By Mercy Kahenda 30 days ago

Poisons board partners with FDA to boost medical regulation

Striking doctors stay put as talks fail to reach deal on internship

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha committed to have the more than 3,000 interns posted by April 1 but doctors demanded immediate posting.

By Mercy Kahenda and Ann Musungu 1 month ago

Striking doctors stay put as talks fail to reach deal on internship

Hospitals ask NHIF cardholders to pay cash over Sh29b debt row

The services affected include deliveries, surgeries, dialysis, eye care and cancer care among others.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Hospitals ask NHIF cardholders to pay cash over Sh29b debt row

Fight against malaria faces fresh threat from new deadly mosquito species

The new species is native to India and other parts of Asia. In Africa, it was first identified in Djibouti in 2012 and recently in eastern Ethiopia.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Fight against malaria faces fresh threat from new deadly mosquito species

Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

A facility report by the Ministry of Health revealed that only 5 per cent of public hospitals have fully operationalised personnel.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

Medics urge Parliament to decriminalise attempted suicide

Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital management has appealed to MPs to repeal Section 226 of Kenya's Penal Code.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Medics urge Parliament to decriminalise attempted suicide

Hospitals threaten to paralyse services over delayed Linda Mama funds

The money is owed to about 3,000 hospitals among them public, private and faith-based, which offer Linda Mama services.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Hospitals threaten to paralyse services over delayed Linda Mama funds

Kenya receives Sh1 billion donation to boost childhood immunisation

The consignment of the 2,000 units of cold chain equipment was received on Tuesday by the Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Kenya receives Sh1 billion donation to boost childhood immunisation

CS Nakhumicha appeals for more time to address medical interns posting

The CS said the planned doctors' strike will not solve the medical interns' problem that has persisted for years.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

CS Nakhumicha appeals for more time to address medical interns posting

Floods, drought blocking access to maternal health services in Tana River

During the recent floods, most deliveries were conducted by unskilled birth attendants, increasing the risk of stillbirths and excessive bleeding.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Floods, drought blocking access to maternal health services in Tana River

Malnutrition a leading child killer - Health ministry report

In a report released by the Ministry of Health on Thursday, at least 203,168 cases of children being underweight have been reported in the five top counties.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Malnutrition a leading child killer - Health ministry report

Cook for your children, state tells parents

Through the Ministry of Health, the government said lack of nutritional knowledge, lack of food and time to cook are among major contributors to malnutrition across the country.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Cook for your children, state tells parents

MPs query plan for each spouse to pay for SHIF

In the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024, the contributor will pay separately for each individual spouse, under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

MPs query plan for each spouse to pay for SHIF

CS Nakhumicha explains why high earners should pay more for Social Health

Nakhumicha said the capping will enable the Ministry of Health raise enough resources to provide care for primary health care, critical and emergency services.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

CS Nakhumicha explains why high earners should pay more for Social Health

County governments and Health ministry flex muscles on key roles

Governors feel their views were not considered in programme that will see CHPs earn a monthly stipend of Sh5,000. County bosses have distanced themselves from health reforms.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

County governments and Health ministry flex muscles on key roles

Governors clash with ministry over health laws

The Council of Governors (CoG), through health chairperson Muthomi Njuki, said county governments were sidelined in the initial process of formulating laws and regulations.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Governors clash with ministry over health laws

Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha

The CS said HIV transmissions and sexual abuse cases in children are taking a toll on the health budget as survivors are forced to seek medication in hospitals.

By Mercy Kahenda and Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha

Nakhumicha banks on women leaders to end early sex, teen pregnancies

Data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) reveal that in 2023, at least 53,960 sexual and gender-based violence cases were reported in the country.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Nakhumicha banks on women leaders to end early sex, teen pregnancies

CS Nakhumicha pleads with parliament to increase health budgetary allocation

Nakhumicha told the Health Committee that failure to increase the budgetary allocation may fail the health agenda, and therefore subject Kenyans to pain of accessing healthcare.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

CS Nakhumicha pleads with parliament to increase health budgetary allocation

Worrying trends of sexual assault in children causing HIV infections, unintended pregnancies

Girls who conceive risk transmitting HIV to unborn babies, as they do not know how to prevent mother-child transmission of the virus.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Worrying trends of sexual assault in children causing HIV infections, unintended pregnancies

129 people arrested in Pharmacy Boards crackdown on illegal pharmaceuticals

The operation is aimed at enforcing regulatory standards, ensuring public safety, and curbing unlawful practices in the pharmaceutical sector.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

129 people arrested in Pharmacy Boards crackdown on illegal pharmaceuticals

Row erupts between CoG and Ministry of Health, over health roles

A row between the two arms of government was sparked over the weekend after governors skipped the official launch of stipend payments to CHPs.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Row erupts between CoG and Ministry of Health, over health roles

Huru International, USAID in partnership to improve menstrual health

The project aims to bridge the menstrual health gap for women who, due to poverty, often resort to using unsafe and unsanitary alternatives.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Huru International, USAID in partnership to improve menstrual health

All Kenyans to register afresh for new medical scheme in March

All Kenyans above the age of 18 will register biometrically with the Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

All Kenyans to register afresh for new medical scheme in March

Transition committee set up to oversee shift from NHIF to SHA

The committee will create an institutional and legal framework for the synchronized switch to SHA.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Transition committee set up to oversee shift from NHIF to SHA

The solid vow: We will not subject our daughters to FGM, survivors promise

Survivors of FGM sensitise communities to end the practice, promising not to let the young generation suffer as they did on grounds that the 'cut' is not dictated by religion.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

The solid vow: We will not subject our daughters to FGM, survivors promise

Charlene Ruto unveiled as blood ambassador, vows to intensify donation drive

Charlene Ruto has vowed to knock on the door of universities, schools and other learning institutions to boost the blood donation drive for the country.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Charlene Ruto unveiled as blood ambassador, vows to intensify donation drive

Kenya needs 500,000 pints of blood to save lives

Kenya needs 500,000 pints of blood this year to save lives in the event of emergencies.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Kenya needs 500,000 pints of blood to save lives

Mentor mothers key in elimination of mother-child HIV transmission

Linking women to mentor mothers is key to identifying gaps in mother-child transmission to help come up with solutions.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Mentor mothers key in elimination of mother-child HIV transmission

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