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Mercy Kahenda

Intern medics carry weight of public hospitals

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha and SRC have found themselves in deep trouble with doctors' representatives over the matter of intern doctors. By yesterday the matter remained contentious.

Intern medics carry weight of public hospitals

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

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

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

The ministry said the highest uptake has been reported among adolescents, young adults and sex workers.

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

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

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

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

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Poisons board partners with FDA to boost medical regulation

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.

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.

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.

Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

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.

Hospitals threaten to paralyse services over delayed Linda Mama funds

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.

Medics urge Parliament to decriminalise attempted suicide

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.

CS Nakhumicha appeals for more time to address medical interns posting

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.

Kenya receives Sh1 billion donation to boost childhood immunisation

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.

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.

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.

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).

MPs query plan for each spouse to pay for SHIF

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.

County governments and Health ministry flex muscles on key roles

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.

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

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.

Governors clash with ministry over health laws

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.

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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 2 months ago

CS Nakhumicha pleads with parliament to increase health budgetary allocation

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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

129 people arrested in Pharmacy Boards crackdown on illegal pharmaceuticals

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 2 months ago

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

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 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 2 months ago

All Kenyans to register afresh for new medical scheme in March

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 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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

Transition committee set up to oversee shift from NHIF to SHA

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 2 months ago

Mentor mothers key in elimination of mother-child HIV transmission

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 2 months ago

Kenya needs 500,000 pints of blood to save lives

High alert after outbreak of Red Eye disease

Disease spread by touching the eyes of an infected person or contaminated surfaces. Hygiene is a key preventive measure as washing hands kills infections.

By 2 months ago

High alert after outbreak of Red Eye disease

Oncofertility, major fertility concerns during cancer treatment

With the increased number of cancer survivors, experts have raised concerns about the growing number of infertility attributed to cancer treatment (oncofertility).

By 2 months ago

Oncofertility, major fertility concerns during cancer treatment

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