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Uncertainty among ex-NHIF staff as SHA board picks top managers
The appointments were communicated through internal memo by board chairman. The fate of other employees is unclear, with no communication on interviews.
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Uncertainty among ex-NHIF staff as SHA board picks top managers
Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer
River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is a devastating disease that has raised public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Yemen.
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Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer
Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike
Frustrated medics call for action over breached agreements, and interns' pay. KMPDU has issued a 21-day strike notice set for December 22 unless demands are met.
By 17 days ago
Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike
Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies
New HIV infections among babies in Kenya have been steadily declining over the last five years signalling progress.
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Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies
Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme
President William Ruto maintained that a shift to Taifa Care (digitalisation of healthcare) from NHIF is fundamental and radical in both skills and character.
By 1 month ago
Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme
Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV
Women of reproductive age continue to significantly contribute to new HIV infections in Kenya, according to data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).
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Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV
Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression
Kenya has achieved its target of universal access to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, marking a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression
1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors
As the transition from the NHIF to SHA faces significant challenges, more than 1,700 employees of the now-defunct health scheme are facing uncertain future, with their jobs hanging in the balance.
By 1 month ago
1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors
Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications
Higher mortality rate among men attributed to poor healthcare-seeking behaviour despite Kenya having intensified efforts to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
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Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications
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Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities
The Nyeri Cancer Centre only offers chemotherapy treatment as its radiology department has not been activated. Bunkers at the unit have not been constructed and machines are yet to be procured.
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Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities
How Lake Turkana floods, hippos attacks exposing school-going children to risks
Many school-going learners are suffering from psychological trauma due to the impact of climate shocks, such as floods and droughts.
By 2 months ago
How Lake Turkana floods, hippos attacks exposing school-going children to risks
Children grapple with pain, bow legs linked to Lake Turkana
Weak bones and bow legs have become all too common, but with limited access to healthcare, many are left to suffer in silence.
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Children grapple with pain, bow legs linked to Lake Turkana
What's next for NHIF contributors? Doubts loom as country moves to SHA
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has assured Kenyans that NHIF contributions are safe and will be transferred to SHA.
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What's next for NHIF contributors? Doubts loom as country moves to SHA
Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits
Experts have raised questions over SHIF’s effectiveness in delivering quality healthcare as the Kenya Kwanza administration moves towards the realisation of UHC
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Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits
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What to expect as NHIF paves way for SHA
Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai says that SHA will serve all Kenyans, unlike NHIF, which he says was discriminatory and mostly targeted the employed.
By 3 months ago
What to expect as NHIF paves way for SHA
Stipends help families recover from losses caused by floods
Backflow from Lake Victoria reported in 2019, coupled with floods following heavy downpour in 2020 displaced reidents of Khumwanda village in Busia county.
By 3 months ago
Stipends help families recover from losses caused by floods
Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya
In a worrying trend, men are leading in the number of individuals with newly-acquired HIV who present advanced levels of disease in Kenya.
By 3 months ago
Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya
Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment
Adolescents and young adults have been urged to adhere to HIV/AIDS treatment to eliminate new infections and deaths.
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Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment
Eduafya folded in new health scheme as parents urged to register children
PS Kimtai said registering learners under the new medical scheme is part of the Kenya Kwanza administration's agenda towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Eduafya folded in new health scheme as parents urged to register children
Families battle diarrhea and malaria in Budalang'i displaced camps
Busia is the leading county in malaria burden with a 300 monthly caseload, at 39 per cent against a 5.8 per cent national tally, according to the Kenya Malaria Indicators Survey of 2020.
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Families battle diarrhea and malaria in Budalang'i displaced camps
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Vetting reveals 21 NHIF managers, staff hold forged KCSE certificates
A senior source at the Ministry has hinted to The Standard that the ongoing clean-up exercise at NHIF has revealed that a number of employees hold fake certificates.
By 4 months ago
Vetting reveals 21 NHIF managers, staff hold forged KCSE certificates
MPs clash over petition to decriminalise attempted suicide
Policies against criminalisation of suicide have been ongoing but are yet to get parliamentary approval, despite the surging number of mental illnesses reported in the country.
By 4 months ago
MPs clash over petition to decriminalise attempted suicide
WHO declares new Mpox strain health emergency, more lethal
A new variant of the Mpox disease declared by WHO as a public health emergency of international concern, is more lethal, spreads fast and causes more fatalities.
By 4 months ago
WHO declares new Mpox strain health emergency, more lethal
Mpox: Ministry steps up diagnosis efforts
Kenya has intensified surveillance at border points and diagnostic capacity to contain spread of mpox disease.
By 4 months ago
Mpox: Ministry steps up diagnosis efforts
Unique programme gives hope to out-of-school children in Nairobi
‘Expansion of Operation Come-to-school program’ ensures disadvantaged and vulnerable children including those with disabilities have access to equitable quality primary education.
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Unique programme gives hope to out-of-school children in Nairobi
Baringo heaves under Hepatitis B burden as patients battle stigma
If not treated, it infects vital organs, including the kidney and lungs. The disease presents with general body weakness, diarrhoea and lack of appetite.
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Baringo heaves under Hepatitis B burden as patients battle stigma
Flood survivors living in camps since 2019 as donors seek lasting solutions
Rose Njagi, emergency response UNICEF Kenya said they will continue engaging with county governments to find ways to implement long-term solutions for climate change.
By 4 months ago
Flood survivors living in camps since 2019 as donors seek lasting solutions
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Cartels, graft at Health ministry will test nerve of Dr Barasa
Barasa told the committee she will embrace technology to trace supply of medical commodities and procurement process to limit human interaction that triggers corruption.
By 4 months ago
Cartels, graft at Health ministry will test nerve of Dr Barasa
PS, other top officials fail to clarify transition to new health scheme
MPs says multibillion-shilling process to replace NHIF with SHA shrouded in secrecy.
By 4 months ago
PS, other top officials fail to clarify transition to new health scheme
Kenya applauded for achieving HIV suppression levels
Kenya has been commended globally for achieving viral suppression in HIV treatment and adherence, at the just concluded International AIDS conference in Munich, Germany.
By 4 months ago
Kenya applauded for achieving HIV suppression levels
Key health projects at risk as Treasury cuts budget
The budget for domestic travel, vehicle purchases, operating expenses, and routine maintenance at the Ministry of Health has been dropped in the proposed supplementary estimates.
By 4 months ago
Key health projects at risk as Treasury cuts budget
Hepatitis 'silently' killing more than Aids
Data shows that globally, at least 304 million people are living with hepatitis. In Kenya, the viral disease is endemic in Turkana, Baringo, and Migori counties.
By 4 months ago
Hepatitis 'silently' killing more than Aids
Low blood levels pose risk to expectant mothers, babies
Many expectant mothers struggle with low blood levels with data showing that at least 50 per cent of pregnant women in the Coastal region have low levels of Haemoglobin.
By 4 months ago
Low blood levels pose risk to expectant mothers, babies
Amoth eats humble pie on clinical officers remarks
Dr Amoth said his comments were taken out of context during an interview with media houses following the doctors strike.
By 4 months ago
Amoth eats humble pie on clinical officers remarks
Kilifi seeks to end risky abdominal massage on pregnant women
Eight out of 10 pregnant women in county undergo traditional abdominal massage.
By 4 months ago
Kilifi seeks to end risky abdominal massage on pregnant women
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Expert: Health CS nominee welcome but...
CS Nominee faces daunting challenges in overhauling Kenya’s health sector amid concerns about whether she is a new hope or another hurdle for the troubled health ministry.
By 5 months ago
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Parliament team warns of health disruptions after Bill withdrawal
A parliamentary health committee has warned of potential stagnation of ongoing and planned development projects in the Ministry of Health.
By 5 months ago
Parliament team warns of health disruptions after Bill withdrawal
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Nakhumicha's short, troubled stint at Afya House
Nakhumicha is applauded for establishing key policies at the Health ministry but has been criticised for failure to involve key stakeholders in running Afya House.
By 5 months ago
Nakhumicha's short, troubled stint at Afya House
People with disability want inclusion in sexual, reproductive healthcare
Persons with disabilities have called on the Ministry of Health to address discrimination in access to maternal and sexual reproductive health services.
By 5 months ago
People with disability want inclusion in sexual, reproductive healthcare
Experts query Ruto's team ability to cure health workers' problems
To run healthcare effectively, experts say there is need for a Health Service Commission.
By 5 months ago
Experts query Ruto's team ability to cure health workers' problems
Nairobi glitters and rhymes with Christmas joy
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