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NHIF staff to apply afresh for jobs in new body, PSC says

Some 1,800 employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will have to apply afresh for jobs in the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Steve Mkawale 2024-11-24 00:00:00

NHIF staff to apply afresh for jobs in new body, PSC says

Pharmacy Board recalls Allied Limited's nasal drops, Efinox

By Esther Nyambura 2024-11-22 20:54:15

For men's health, AAR hospital reduces prostate cancer screening fee

AAR Hospital has reduced prostate cancer screening fees to promote health awareness among men during Men’s Health Awareness Month.

By Brian Ngugi 2024-11-22 15:33:12

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 Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 12:40:00

Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme

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.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 10:40:05

Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression

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).

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 10:12:51

Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV

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 Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-21 20:55:00

1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration fails to make impact at climate summit

The first week of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) exposed a gap between the promises made during the Nairobi Africa Climate Summit and the current discourse

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-21 10:45:25

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration fails to make impact at climate summit

Call for $542b to fund nature-based solutions in climate action

Over 70 organisations and climate leaders have issued a call to action, urging governments to prioritise nature-based solutions in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-21 10:28:10

Call for $542b to fund nature-based solutions in climate action

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

One in 10 women worldwide suffers from endometriosis, a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb.

By AFP 2024-11-21 08:08:41

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

Taxes will not fund medical scheme, doctors' unions clarify

Medical practitioner’s unions have clarified that the public servants’ comprehensive medical insurance scheme will be funded exclusively through allowances forfeited by the workers themselves.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2024-11-20 15:59:53

Taxes will not fund medical scheme, doctors' unions clarify

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-20 15:27:42

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-20 14:43:52