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Maryann Muganda

Health crisis persists as lab technicians' strike enters day 53

The absence of laboratory services has crippled services with about 70 per cent of hospital visits requiring lab services such as blood tests and screening.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Health crisis persists as lab technicians' strike enters day 53

Teen pregnancies decline as contraceptive uptake increases

Teen pregnancies decline as contraceptive uptake increases

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

State set to double health expenditure to Sh161.8 billion

State set to double health expenditure to Sh161.8 billion

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Women to benefit from 450,000 doses of self-injectable contraceptives

Women to benefit from 450,000 doses of self-injectable contraceptives

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

UN report shows wildlife trafficking still rampant

According to the World Wildlife Crime Report, despite efforts to curb wildlife trafficking over the past 20 years, more than 4,000 species are still affected, majority endangered.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

UN report shows wildlife trafficking still rampant

KMPDU defends return-to-work deal amid grumbling it abandoned interns

Doctors union says it is committed to resolving interns' issues through ongoing negotiations with the government after they signed a deal that ended a 56-day industrial action.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

KMPDU defends return-to-work deal amid grumbling it abandoned interns

State accelerates digital transformation of healthcare

Under-five years mortality dropped to 41 per 1,000 live births from 52, while infant mortality fell to 32 per 1,000 from 39.

By Maryann Muganda and Harrison Ngola 4 months ago

State accelerates digital transformation of healthcare

Pneumonia onslaught: Chest specialist's frontline battle

The changing weather patterns create an environment conducive to the spread of respiratory pathogens.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Pneumonia onslaught: Chest specialist's frontline battle

GBV rising among persons with disabilities - report

The threat of gender-based violence (GBV) is an all-too-common occurrence, one that is often dismissed or swept under the rug.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

GBV rising among persons with disabilities - report

Ministry issues cholera alert amid floods, medics' strike

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry disclosed that one case of cholera had been detected in Tana River County on April 26.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Ministry issues cholera alert amid floods, medics' strike

Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics

The termination notices cite the physicians' ongoing absence from work as grounds for dismissal and a breach of their employment contracts.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics

Africa to redouble efforts boost health safety through manufacturing

Through enhanced regional cooperation, self-sufficiency, and innovative approaches, African leaders aim to boost their ability to respond to health crises effectively.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Africa to redouble efforts boost health safety through manufacturing

Azimio senators offer Sh50,000 to clinical officers in solidarity with strike

Senators Sifuna and Wambua said the amount would help the striking officers sustain their efforts as they demand implementation of their CBA.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Azimio senators offer Sh50,000 to clinical officers in solidarity with strike

No solution yet between medics and government despite hopeful promises

A union official confirmed that the latest round of talks with government had stalled. The latest impasse stems from disagreement over documenting any deal that will be reached.

By Maryann Muganda and Alex Kiarie 4 months ago

No solution yet between medics and government despite hopeful promises

Doctors accuse Nakhumicha of misleading Parliament

Dennis Miskellah claimed that the CS misled the lawmakers on several key aspects of the industrial dispute between the union and the government.

By Maryann Muganda and Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago

Doctors accuse Nakhumicha of misleading Parliament

Governors say doctor's pay will affect civil servants

The conflict pitting the healthcare workers and the government looks far from over as both sides hold on their extreme positions.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Governors say doctor's pay will affect civil servants

Medics defy IG Koome, vow to hold weekly demos

Doctors want President William Ruto to establish a multi-sectoral working team. They say they have filed defamation case against the IG

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Medics defy IG Koome, vow to hold weekly demos

Gender-responsive health policies key to achieving equity, experts say

Muyingo said the limited availability of sex-disaggregated data on Covid-19 hampered the ability to comprehend and develop solutions to address any potential gender disparities.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Gender-responsive health policies key to achieving equity, experts say

Unspoken struggle of bedwetting as an adult

Bedwetting beyond a certain age is considered a condition requiring attention.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Unspoken struggle of bedwetting as an adult

Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya

HIV testing standards are rigorously regulated by both the Ministry of Health's National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and the WHO.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya

KUCO to withdraw specialist clinical officers as stalemate deepens

Despite the government's efforts to resolve the crisis, KMPDU has dug in, insisting that no compromise will be made until all demands are met.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

KUCO to withdraw specialist clinical officers as stalemate deepens

Private doctors to join strike in 7 days as church, Raila speak out

Opposition leader Raila Odinga and a section of the clergy have urged the government to take steps to end the doctors' strike that has gone on for a month.

By Alex Kiarie and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Private doctors to join strike in 7 days as church, Raila speak out

Clinical officers blame governors as talks collapse

Gibore said failure by governors to come to the negotiation table gives them reason to continue with their strike. Officials had held meetings with PS Mary Muriuki.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Clinical officers blame governors as talks collapse

Kebs to sue firm behind fake fertiliser

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has initiated legal action against the company behind the fake fertiliser whose distribution to farmers has caused a national uproar.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Kebs to sue firm behind fake fertiliser

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

Umbrella society demands the inclusion of all un-unionised healthcare workers in the ongoing negotiations between the government and KMPDU.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

Clinical officers are first point of call for patients

Clinical officers take a key position in the provision of primary healthcare services with a special focus on upcountry where health service centres are few and far between.

By Alex Kiarie and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Clinical officers are first point of call for patients

Clinical officers begin strike as crisis in health sector worsens

As the Easter season comes to a close, patients across the country are waking up to yet another twist in the already complicated situation in the health sector.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Clinical officers begin strike as crisis in health sector worsens

Counties urged to adopt AI to reduce maternal deaths

Maternal mortality rates in Kenya remain at an alarming 355 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Counties urged to adopt AI to reduce maternal deaths

Doctors hit the streets in protest as talks with government collapse

Hundreds of striking doctors poured to the streets as talks between their union and the committee appointed by the court collapsed as soon as they began.

By Maryann Muganda and Alex Kiarie 5 months ago

Doctors hit the streets in protest as talks with government collapse

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 5 months ago

Inside State House meeting that helped ease doctors' stalemate

Erectile dysfunction: Deciphering science behind blood flow in penile function

In Kenya, about 15 to 20 per cent of men suffer from erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Erectile dysfunction: Deciphering science behind blood flow in penile function

More pain for the sick as doctors begin nationwide strike today

KMPDU officials said the decision was arrived at due to a lack of consensus with the government on issues affecting healthcare workers across the country.

By Maryann Muganda and Josphat Thiong'o 6 months ago

More pain for the sick as doctors begin nationwide strike today

Looming health crisis as KMPDU maintains doctors' strike still on

KMPDU maintains that the national doctors' strike announced to kick off on Wednesday is still on.

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Looming health crisis as KMPDU maintains doctors' strike still on

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

KMPDU Secretary-General signs strike notice from his hospital bed, days after being injured by the police while pushing for posting of 4,000 interns.

By Francis Ontomwa and Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

Understanding the thyroid: Is goitre the same thing as hyperthyroidism?

A specialist explains the functions of the thyroid and the conditions that cause and result from the improper functioning of the gland

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Understanding the thyroid: Is goitre the same thing as hyperthyroidism?

Need a mood booster? Try these foods

According to nutrition expert Kepha Nyanumba, incorporating mood-enhancing foods regularly can support long-term emotional well-being.

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Need a mood booster? Try these foods

Apologise over brutality or we'll not treat you, doctors tell police

Medical unions issued the strike notice as they protested against violence unleashed against their colleagues on Thursday.

By Maryann Muganda and Maureen Wanjiku 6 months ago

Apologise over brutality or we'll not treat you, doctors tell police

Pain of 3,580 medical graduates grappling with uncertain future

Failure to place medical interns means many hospitals now have no junior doctors, impacting patient care. Health Ministry needs Sh4.9 billion to finance monthly salaries stipulated in CBA.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Pain of 3,580 medical graduates grappling with uncertain future

Health Ministry requests Sh4.9bn to fund internship programme

The Ministry of Health now says it needs Sh4.9 billion to be able to implement its annual internship programme.

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago

Health Ministry requests Sh4.9bn to fund internship programme

Doctors threaten strike over delayed internships

Union faults Ministry of Health for not releasing funds to send medical graduates to hospitals. They say the 1,215 interns are ready to work and ease pressure on healthcare workers.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Doctors threaten strike over delayed internships

KMPDU issues ultimatum over placement of medical graduates

KMPDU has issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of Health demanding immediate internship placements for over 1000 medical graduates by March 1st.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

KMPDU issues ultimatum over placement of medical graduates

Kenya to host EU conference on blue economy

The investors will be seeking to explore partnerships and opportunities around Kenya's blue economy sectors like fisheries, ocean renewable energy, tourism and transportation.

By Maryann Muganda 7 months ago

Kenya to host EU conference on blue economy

Medical graduates protest to demand internship placement

The medical graduates marched in solidarity to protest the delay in their postings for compulsory professional training and licensing by the Ministry of Health.

By Maryann Muganda 7 months ago

Medical graduates protest to demand internship placement

KNH advances kidney care with successful laparoscopic transplant

Laparoscopic kidney removal uses a camera and tools inserted through tiny abdominal incisions. The kidney can then be extracted with minimal trauma to the body.

By Maryann Muganda 7 months ago

KNH advances kidney care with successful laparoscopic transplant

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