Sharon Wanga

Sharon Wanga writes for the Standard Health

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Kenya screens for Mpox as world declares public health emergency

By Sharon Wanga 2024-08-16 15:38:07

Kenya confirms fifth Mpox case

The case involves a 29-year-old woman from Mombasa, a resident of the VOK area.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-09-06 13:38:46

Gates Foundation urges increased global health spending to avert malnutrition crisis

World leaders are being urged to increase health funding to improve child nutrition and mitigate the impact of climate change, according to a new report by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-09-18 18:47:25

Gates Foundation urges increased global health spending to avert malnutrition crisis

World leaders are being urged to increase health funding to improve child nutrition and mitigate the impact of climate change, according to a new report by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-09-18 18:47:25

Understanding Dementia and why it's a leading cause of death

Alzheimer's causes brain shrinkage and a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior, and functionality, eventually leading to brain death.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-09-20 13:30:30

Understanding Dementia and why it's a leading cause of death

Unconsented transition from NHIF to SHA is lawful- Ministry

Health Ministry says transitioning existing NHIF members to SHA is lawful as per legal notice 147 of 2024, urges members to verify and update profiles.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-03 15:45:48

Unconsented transition from NHIF to SHA is lawful- Ministry

Clinical officers threaten to strike over exclusion from SHA

KUCO Secretary-General George Gibore criticised the exclusion of clinical officers from SHA, despite legal provisions requiring their inclusion.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-04 16:15:00

Clinical officers threaten to strike over exclusion from SHA

An urgent call to eliminate Trans Fats and protect heart health in Kenya

Heart disease is not just a personal tragedy for affected families but a public health emergency that threatens to overwhelm Kenya’s medical infrastructure.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-04 16:28:00

An urgent call to eliminate Trans Fats and protect heart health in Kenya

SHA chairman talks about challenges in rollout

The Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout has encountered challenges due to contracting issues and problems at facilities.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-07 20:50:00

SHA chairman talks about challenges in rollout

Report: Alcohol sold online is now a grave danger to underage children

The growing trend of selling alcohol through online platforms has increased the risk of underage children accessing alcohol, exposing them to health dangers, according to a new study.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-16 09:06:00

Report: Alcohol sold online is now a grave danger to underage children

Health Ministry says SHA claims increased by Sh88M in a week

Data from the updated SHA portal indicates that claims have increased from Sh12 million last week to Sh100 million.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-18 18:21:58

Health Ministry says SHA claims increased by Sh88M in a week

First Lady seeks more partnerships for school feeding, health programmes

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for extended partnerships from the Merck Foundation, to help with the school feeding programme crisis in Kenya.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-29 18:25:19

First Lady seeks more partnerships for school feeding, health programmes

Baby formula: How added sugars predispose children to diabetes, hypertension

Consumption of too much added sugar during pregnancy and in the baby’s first two years is likely to increase the risk of health complications later in life.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-05 20:30:00