Stakeholders say Kenyans are not ready to transition to SHIF

As the government pushes to see the NHIF-SHIF transition, the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers claims Kenyans are not ready for the switch.

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By Hilda Otieno 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Stakeholders say Kenyans are not ready to transition to SHIF

Mending broken hearts: Kenya's fight against cardiovascular disease

A study from KEMRI in 2023 revealed that only 22 per cent of Kenyans with hypertension are on treatment, highlighting a significant gap in disease management.

Health & Science

By Maryann Muganda 2024-09-30 16:40:03

Mending broken hearts: Kenya's fight against cardiovascular disease

Kenya confirms 4 polio cases as vaccination campaign kicks off

Kenya has confirmed four new polio cases in children in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana West sub county.

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By Rosa Agutu

2024-09-30 10:58:12

Anthropologist merges science and culture to combat East Coast Fever

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By Rose Mukonyo

2024-09-30 00:00:00

Wireless implants new frontier in the management of deadly brain tumours

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By Prof Ben Fadhili Jillo

2024-09-30 00:00:00

What's next for NHIF contributors? Doubts loom as country moves to SHA

By Mercy Kahenda

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Study reveals how pregnancy rewires a woman's brain for at least two years

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By Nelly Madegwa 2024-09-26 10:49:48

Dangerous trends: Dietary supplement abuse as Kenyans search for wellness

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25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of Covid-19

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Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

By Mercy Kahenda
Apr. 18, 2022

For just Sh500, mothers feed and bond with their children

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Blood spots on baby girl's diapers? False menses it is

By Rosa Agutu 2024-08-26 20:59:00

Chinese woman loses appeal for right to freeze her eggs

By AFP 2024-08-08 08:50:00

The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-27 15:30:00

Menstrual cups 101: What you should know

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-27 00:00:00

Lobby groups push for youth sexual and reproductive health rights ahead of Civil Society Summit

By Sharon Wanga 2024-05-17 08:31:00

Boost for reproductive health as Kenya receives 450,000 contraceptives

Kenya receives 450,000 doses of contraceptives to support family planning; contraceptives set to be distributed by the ministry of health across the country.

By Stephanie Wangari 2024-05-16 15:01:44

Report: More women are embracing modern family planning methods

By Sharon Wanga 2024-04-28 17:05:00

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Bedroom matters: Here's a treatment for 'one-minute-men'

By Dr Mercy Korir
Jul. 27, 2022

US decision on abortion divides pro-life, pro-abortion supporters

By Kamau Muthoni
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Hernia in Children: The A-Z of Disease Podcast

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The Effects of Screen time on Speech Delay in Children: The A-Z of Disease Podcast

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Acute Kidney Injury in Newborn Babies; The A-Z of Disease Podcast

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Cervical Cancer; A Gynaecological Oncologist's perspective

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