Topic: Health
KMPDU Announces Total Shutdown Of Machakos Hospitals Over Unpaid Doctors' Salaries
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to paralyze operations in all hospitals in Machakos if the county continues to ignore the striking medics' cry.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to paralyze operations in all hospitals in Machakos if the county continues to ignore the striking medics' cry.
Sections Of Nairobi Roads To Be Closed Ahead Of World AIDS Day Races
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced that sections of Nairobi Roads will be closed on Sunday, December 1, from 6 am to 10 am for the 2024 World AIDS Day half marathon and other races.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced that sections of Nairobi Roads will be closed on Sunday, December 1, from 6 am to 10 am for the 2024 World AIDS Day half marathon and other races.
DP Kindiki Assures Kenyans Of SHIF Success, Says Challenges Will Be Resolved
Speaking on Wednesday during the First Nairobi Health Scientific Conference, Prof Kindiki acknowledged the disparities in healthcare following the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Speaking on Wednesday during the First Nairobi Health Scientific Conference, Prof Kindiki acknowledged the disparities in healthcare following the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Health CS Barasa Urges Politicians To Help Mobilise Kenyans Register For SHA
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has urged political leaders to help enlighten Kenyans over Social Health Authority (SHA) registration, saying registered Kenyans are benefiting from the scheme.
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has urged political leaders to help enlighten Kenyans over Social Health Authority (SHA) registration, saying registered Kenyans are benefiting from the scheme.
10 Reasons Why You Should Add Arrowroot To Your Daily Diet
Arrowroot is a starchy root vegetable that has a long history of use as a food and a natural remedy. It is native to the Caribbean and is now grown in many tropical countries around the world
Arrowroot is a starchy root vegetable that has a long history of use as a food and a natural remedy. It is native to the Caribbean and is now grown in many tropical countries around the world
8 Benefits Of Drinking Water In The Morning
Drinking water in the morning has a wide range of benefits for both physical and mental health
Drinking water in the morning has a wide range of benefits for both physical and mental health
Governors Say They Were Sidelined In Implementation Of SHIF
The migration into Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has been met with strong opposition from Kenyans, who accuse government of failing to involve the public in the decision to establish the new medical fund.
The migration into Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has been met with strong opposition from Kenyans, who accuse government of failing to involve the public in the decision to establish the new medical fund.
You Will Receive Free Services, Medication If Registered Under SHA: Health CS Barasa
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans to come out in large numbers and register on the newly launched Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) program, saying it's going to accommodate all Kenyans at a lower rate.
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has urged Kenyans to come out in large numbers and register on the newly launched Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) program, saying it's going to accommodate all Kenyans at a lower rate.
Kenyans Infiltrate Virtual SHA Meeting, Disrupt Training Of Public Health Officials
A meeting scheduled for Friday, September 27, which was intended to provide an update ahead of the new health system rollout, failed to take place.
A meeting scheduled for Friday, September 27, which was intended to provide an update ahead of the new health system rollout, failed to take place.
Gov't Unveils Improved Health Packages, Including Linda Mama
The ministry says the packages have enhanced benefits that show the government's commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans and ensuring access to quality, equitable, and affordable services without causing financial hardship.
The ministry says the packages have enhanced benefits that show the government's commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans and ensuring access to quality, equitable, and affordable services without causing financial hardship.
Thika Level Five Hospital To Offer Chemotherapy Services
Thika Level Five Hospital is set to offer chemotherapy services after acquiring a chemotherapy biosafety cabinet. The cabinet is an essential piece of equipment for the safe preparation of cancer treatment medications.
Thika Level Five Hospital is set to offer chemotherapy services after acquiring a chemotherapy biosafety cabinet. The cabinet is an essential piece of equipment for the safe preparation of cancer treatment medications.
Uganda Confirms Two More Cases Of Mpox
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
The two new patients were infected with the clade 1b strain of the virus, Health Ministry Director General of Health Services Henry Mwebesa told Reuters, a new offshoot that has triggered global concern.
Kenyans To Get Mpox Vaccines By December: Health DG Amoth
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth a press briefing on Monday explained that Kenya will receive 2 million doses from the Denmark-based Nordic manufacturing company by December.
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth a press briefing on Monday explained that Kenya will receive 2 million doses from the Denmark-based Nordic manufacturing company by December.
Health CS Nominee Advocates For Digital Solutions, Consultations
Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Debra Mlongo Barasa has said she aims to conduct situational analysis to understand the challenges faced in the health sector and from there come up with interventions to implement in the sector.
Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Debra Mlongo Barasa has said she aims to conduct situational analysis to understand the challenges faced in the health sector and from there come up with interventions to implement in the sector.
Health Ministry Requests Kes 100M For UHC Public Sensitization
The High Court nullified the SHIA 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation.
The High Court nullified the SHIA 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation.
Ministry Of Health To Post 552 Medical Interns Immediately, Nakhumicha
Susan Nakhumicha has disclosed that the medics will be posted using the 2024/2025 financial year budget, while the rest of the interns will be posted as and when more funds become available.
Susan Nakhumicha has disclosed that the medics will be posted using the 2024/2025 financial year budget, while the rest of the interns will be posted as and when more funds become available.
CarePay Appoints M-TIBA Boss Pieter Prickaerts As CEO
CarePay International has appointed Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to spearhead global expansion.
CarePay International has appointed Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to spearhead global expansion.
Kate Middleton Makes First Appearance Months After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis
Kate Middleton returned to the public eye at Trooping the Colour on June 15, with Prince William and their kids by her side. The occasion marked her first formal engagement since her cancer diagnosis.
Kate Middleton returned to the public eye at Trooping the Colour on June 15, with Prince William and their kids by her side. The occasion marked her first formal engagement since her cancer diagnosis.
Do You Shave Your Pubic Hair? Find Out The Risks Of Doing That From Gynaecologist Ignatius Kibe
Dr. Ignatius Kibe has advised against the shaving of pubic hair, emphasizing significant health concerns associated with this common grooming practice
Dr. Ignatius Kibe has advised against the shaving of pubic hair, emphasizing significant health concerns associated with this common grooming practice
Health Ministry Allocates Kes 1.25B For Childhood Vaccines
The government has allocated Kes 1.25 billion to procure routine childhood vaccines to solve the recent vaccine shortage in the country.
The government has allocated Kes 1.25 billion to procure routine childhood vaccines to solve the recent vaccine shortage in the country.