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Mercy Kahenda

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.

1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors

Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications

Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications

Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities

Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities

How Lake Turkana floods, hippos attacks exposing school-going children to risks

How Lake Turkana floods, hippos attacks exposing school-going children to risks

Children grapple with pain, bow legs linked to Lake Turkana

Weak bones and bow legs have become all too common, but with limited access to healthcare, many are left to suffer in silence.

Children grapple with pain, bow legs linked to Lake Turkana

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

Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has assured Kenyans that NHIF contributions are safe and will be transferred to SHA.

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

Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits

Experts have raised questions over SHIF’s effectiveness in delivering quality healthcare as the Kenya Kwanza administration moves towards the realisation of UHC

Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits

What to expect as NHIF paves way for SHA

Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai says that SHA will serve all Kenyans, unlike NHIF, which he says was discriminatory and mostly targeted the employed.

By 2 months ago

What to expect as NHIF paves way for SHA

Stipends help families recover from losses caused by floods

Backflow from Lake Victoria reported in 2019, coupled with floods following heavy downpour in 2020 displaced reidents of Khumwanda village in Busia county.

By 2 months ago

Stipends help families recover from losses caused by floods

Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya

In a worrying trend, men are leading in the number of individuals with newly-acquired HIV who present advanced levels of disease in Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya

Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment

Adolescents and young adults have been urged to adhere to HIV/AIDS treatment to eliminate new infections and deaths.

By 2 months ago

Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment

Eduafya folded in new health scheme as parents urged to register children

PS Kimtai said registering learners under the new medical scheme is part of the Kenya Kwanza administration's agenda towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

By 2 months ago

Eduafya folded in new health scheme as parents urged to register children

Families battle diarrhea and malaria in Budalang'i displaced camps

Busia is the leading county in malaria burden with a 300 monthly caseload, at 39 per cent against a 5.8 per cent national tally, according to the Kenya Malaria Indicators Survey of 2020.

By 2 months ago

Families battle diarrhea and malaria in Budalang'i displaced camps

Vetting reveals 21 NHIF managers, staff hold forged KCSE certificates

A senior source at the Ministry has hinted to The Standard that the ongoing clean-up exercise at NHIF has revealed that a number of employees hold fake certificates.

By 3 months ago

Vetting reveals 21 NHIF managers, staff hold forged KCSE certificates

MPs clash over petition to decriminalise attempted suicide

Policies against criminalisation of suicide have been ongoing but are yet to get parliamentary approval, despite the surging number of mental illnesses reported in the country.

By 3 months ago

MPs clash over petition to decriminalise attempted suicide

WHO declares new Mpox strain health emergency, more lethal

A new variant of the Mpox disease declared by WHO as a public health emergency of international concern, is more lethal, spreads fast and causes more fatalities.

By 3 months ago

WHO declares new Mpox strain health emergency, more lethal

Mpox: Ministry steps up diagnosis efforts

Kenya has intensified surveillance at border points and diagnostic capacity to contain spread of mpox disease.

By 3 months ago

Mpox: Ministry steps up diagnosis efforts

Unique programme gives hope to out-of-school children in Nairobi

‘Expansion of Operation Come-to-school program’ ensures disadvantaged and vulnerable children including those with disabilities have access to equitable quality primary education.

By 3 months ago

Unique programme gives hope to out-of-school children in Nairobi

Baringo heaves under Hepatitis B burden as patients battle stigma

If not treated, it infects vital organs, including the kidney and lungs. The disease presents with general body weakness, diarrhoea and lack of appetite.

By 3 months ago

Baringo heaves under Hepatitis B burden as patients battle stigma

Flood survivors living in camps since 2019 as donors seek lasting solutions

Rose Njagi, emergency response UNICEF Kenya said they will continue engaging with county governments to find ways to implement long-term solutions for climate change.

By 3 months ago

Flood survivors living in camps since 2019 as donors seek lasting solutions

Cartels, graft at Health ministry will test nerve of Dr Barasa

Barasa told the committee she will embrace technology to trace supply of medical commodities and procurement process to limit human interaction that triggers corruption.

By 3 months ago

Cartels, graft at Health ministry will test nerve of Dr Barasa

PS, other top officials fail to clarify transition to new health scheme

MPs says multibillion-shilling process to replace NHIF with SHA shrouded in secrecy.

By 3 months ago

PS, other top officials fail to clarify transition to new health scheme

Kenya applauded for achieving HIV suppression levels

Kenya has been commended globally for achieving viral suppression in HIV treatment and adherence, at the just concluded International AIDS conference in Munich, Germany.

By 3 months ago

Kenya applauded for achieving HIV suppression levels

Key health projects at risk as Treasury cuts budget

The budget for domestic travel, vehicle purchases, operating expenses, and routine maintenance at the Ministry of Health has been dropped in the proposed supplementary estimates.

By 3 months ago

Key health projects at risk as Treasury cuts budget

Hepatitis 'silently' killing more than Aids

Data shows that globally, at least 304 million people are living with hepatitis. In Kenya, the viral disease is endemic in Turkana, Baringo, and Migori counties.

By 3 months ago

Hepatitis 'silently' killing more than Aids

Low blood levels pose risk to expectant mothers, babies

Many expectant mothers struggle with low blood levels with data showing that at least 50 per cent of pregnant women in the Coastal region have low levels of Haemoglobin.

By 3 months ago

Low blood levels pose risk to expectant mothers, babies

Amoth eats humble pie on clinical officers remarks

Dr Amoth said his comments were taken out of context during an interview with media houses following the doctors strike.

By 3 months ago

Amoth eats humble pie on clinical officers remarks

Kilifi seeks to end risky abdominal massage on pregnant women

Eight out of 10 pregnant women in county undergo traditional abdominal massage.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi seeks to end risky abdominal massage on pregnant women

Expert: Health CS nominee welcome but...

CS Nominee faces daunting challenges in overhauling Kenya’s health sector amid concerns about whether she is a new hope or another hurdle for the troubled health ministry.

By 3 months ago

Expert: Health CS nominee welcome but...

Parliament team warns of health disruptions after Bill withdrawal

A parliamentary health committee has warned of potential stagnation of ongoing and planned development projects in the Ministry of Health.

By 3 months ago

Parliament team warns of health disruptions after Bill withdrawal

Nakhumicha's short, troubled stint at Afya House

Nakhumicha is applauded for establishing key policies at the Health ministry but has been criticised for failure to involve key stakeholders in running Afya House.

By 3 months ago

Nakhumicha's short, troubled stint at Afya House

People with disability want inclusion in sexual, reproductive healthcare

Persons with disabilities have called on the Ministry of Health to address discrimination in access to maternal and sexual reproductive health services.

By 3 months ago

People with disability want inclusion in sexual, reproductive healthcare

Experts query Ruto's team ability to cure health workers' problems

To run healthcare effectively, experts say there is need for a Health Service Commission.

By 4 months ago

Experts query Ruto's team ability to cure health workers' problems

Ministry seeks Sh6b for health insurance for low-income families

Following budget cuts, the allocation for the department has been reduced to zero.

By 4 months ago

Ministry seeks Sh6b for health insurance for low-income families

MoH seeks Sh100m to conduct public participation on suspended UHC laws

Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA) was recently declared unconstitutional.

By 4 months ago

MoH seeks Sh100m to conduct public participation on suspended UHC laws

Unlocking power of education for refugees through unique programs

Learners in the programme are provided with extra coaching before transitioning to regular classes.

By 4 months ago

Unlocking power of education for refugees through unique programs

Refugee students defy ravages of war and torture, conquer science

Wiyual is one of the many bright students who have chosen not to allow troubled times to take away their peace or his dreams for a better tomorrow.

By 4 months ago

Refugee students defy ravages of war and torture, conquer science

Refugee learners defy ravages of war to conquer science

Education support for refugee learners at the camp is provided through Prospects.

By 4 months ago

Refugee learners defy ravages of war to conquer science

Doctors to down tools in push for medical cover, posting of interns

KMPDU boss Dr Davji Atellah says the ministry has reneged on the return to work formula amid plans for occupy MoH protests pushing for the reinstatement of the Linda Mama programme.

By 4 months ago

Doctors to down tools in push for medical cover, posting of interns

Auditor General: Sh9b was swindled at NHIF

Claims were made on the same medical procedures, on the same admission dates, but with different discharge dates.

By 4 months ago

Auditor General: Sh9b was swindled at NHIF

Wajir Governor raises alarm over medical supply theft despite high healthcare budget

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi claims his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health facilities across the county.

By 4 months ago

Wajir Governor raises alarm over medical supply theft despite high healthcare budget

What to expect from SHA as registration begins today

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has maintained that the new scheme is a key pillar in the governments move to actualise UHC.

By 4 months ago

What to expect from SHA as registration begins today

Wetangula directs joint vetting of Amoth as DG for Health

Dr. Patrick Amoth had applied for the position, having served as Acting DG for four years.

By 4 months ago

Wetangula directs joint vetting of Amoth as DG for Health

Government redesigning HIV response to align with SHA

CS Susan Nakhumicha said the war against HIV is one of the key concerns for the government in its efforts to achieve UHC.

By 4 months ago

Government redesigning HIV response to align with SHA

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