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Mercy Kahenda

Lawmakers reject SHA request for additional Sh77 billion funding

The Social Health Authority’s request for an additional Sh77 billion in the next financial year met stiff resistance from the National Assembly Health Committee.

Lawmakers reject SHA request for additional Sh77 billion funding

Healthcare crisis as clinical officers begin nationwide strike

Healthcare crisis as clinical officers begin nationwide strike

Top ministry officials to meet US envoy over frozen US health aid

Top ministry officials to meet US envoy over frozen US health aid

State leaves out key players from in high-profile health summit

Youth favour PrEP over condoms as HIV surge, health experts say

Data from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council indicates that of the 16,000 new HIV infections reported last year, at least 73 per cent were of people aged 15 to 34.

Youth favour PrEP over condoms as HIV surge, health experts say

Kenyans fear the worst after Trump pulls health sector funding with zero warning

At least 1,378,457 Kenyans are living with HIV, of whom 1,336,681 are on treatment, with seven per cent mother-to-child transmission, shy of by per cent to reach the global target.

Kenyans fear the worst after Trump pulls health sector funding with zero warning

14 million Kenyans not remitting SHA deductions, PS Kimtai

Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said out of the 18 million Kenyans who are registered on SHA, only 4 million are making the 2.75 per cent monthly contributions.

14 million Kenyans not remitting SHA deductions, PS Kimtai

Trump's aid freeze imperils HIV fight, puts jobs in limbo

Uncertainty looms for 41,547 Kenyans employed under the Pepfar programme following the U.S government’s decision to freeze foreign aid,

Trump's aid freeze imperils HIV fight, puts jobs in limbo

People with disabilities decry of discrimination and stigma in accessing HIV and sexual services

People with disabilities in Kenya face widespread discrimination when seeking HIV and sexual services, an issue that fuels stigma, discouraging the majority from accessing life-saving treatment.

People with disabilities decry of discrimination and stigma in accessing HIV and sexual services

Kenya explores local funding for health as Trump regime dithers on funding freeze

The decision by the Trump administration to rescind an earlier directive to pause federal loans and grants may come as a reprieve for many countries that depend on the programme.

Kenya explores local funding for health as Trump regime dithers on funding freeze

Development budget to be slashed funds to be directed to essential programs, says Mbadi

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed slashing of the development budget to finance essential programmes affected by United State freeze on foreign aid.

Development budget to be slashed funds to be directed to essential programs, says Mbadi

US suspends essential drugs supply to Kemsa

MEDS decision follows an executive order by President Donald Trump. The suspension is expected to disrupt the distribution of essential drugs.

US suspends essential drugs supply to Kemsa

Kenya faces health crisis over Trump defunding orders for 3 killer diseases

Ministry official says it’s time to explore domestic philanthropy to address donor gaps. Donor funding has been dwindling recently, and Trump's move will worsen situation.

Kenya faces health crisis over Trump defunding orders for 3 killer diseases

Trump's policy hits Kenyan HIV and health initiatives

Suspended US-funded programmes in Kenya signal growing healthcare uncertainty amid global aid cutbacks.

Trump's policy hits Kenyan HIV and health initiatives

SHA: Linda Mama now covers more than just free deliveries

Amid rising concerns, the authority has clarified that Linda Mama is not only still available, but has been strengthened to provide wider coverage.

SHA: Linda Mama now covers more than just free deliveries

SHA assures free deliveries under enhanced Linda Mama package

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has affirmed that pregnant women can still access free delivery services under the Linda Mama package.

SHA assures free deliveries under enhanced Linda Mama package

SHA boss explains why SHA services are slow

It is now emerging that there is a significant level of laxity among Kenyans in completing the registration process, which has led to challenges when accessing services at various hospitals.

SHA boss explains why SHA services are slow

Ex-NHIF employees face uncertainty after transition

Over 1,700 employees will find out whether they will be absorbed by SHA or redeployed by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Ex-NHIF employees face uncertainty after transition

Health workers criticise move to merge councils

Nurses, clinical officers and doctors say cutting funding to the councils will cripple them.

Health workers criticise move to merge councils

Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system

The US has been a key supporter of Kenya's programmes on combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system

People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July

Concerns continue to grow as Kenya faces potential ARV stockout, with five months of supplies remaining.Experts fear that vital HIV-prevention programmes funding.

People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July

Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action

The union is demanding payment of all salary arrears owed to the nurses. Anaesthetics trained nurses have been allowed to perform their role independently.

Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action

Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases

A nationwide shortage of BCG vaccines is leaving Kenyan newborns vulnerable to TB, a disease with high prevalence, health experts have warned.

Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases

Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis

Experts say data gaps, budget cuts, and poor projections have fueled Kenya’s recurring vaccine shortages.

Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis

Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?

What the Kenya Kwanza government has been pushing into the faces of Kenyans as a shining success of its term now lies in near ruins.

Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?

BCG vaccine shortage puts infants at risk of severe TB, experts warn

A nationwide shortage of BCG vaccines in the country leaves Kenyan newborns vulnerable to TB, a disease with a high prevalence in the country, health experts warn.

BCG vaccine shortage puts infants at risk of severe TB, experts warn

Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk

Counties are facing limited supplies or no stock at all, leaving newborns vulnerable to TB. Health advocates are urging the government to prioritise BCG vaccine procurement.

Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk

Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions

They say SHA offers a great healthcare package but graft has misappropriated funds. The nurses demand reinstatement of their comprehensive medical cover.

Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions

Drama at Nascop as CS Barasa revokes new deployments

There was drama at Nascop on Monday, after Dr Andrew Mulwa, the Kemsa acting CEO, stormed the headquarters accompanied by armed security officers.

Drama at Nascop as CS Barasa revokes new deployments

UHC, theatre nurses threaten strike over terms

Two categories of nurses have announced plans to down their tools starting January 19, a move that is likely to paralyse healthcare services across the country.

UHC, theatre nurses threaten strike over terms

Health promoters overlook Christmas rest with two-month salary delay

CHPs worked during the festive season but have not received November and December stipends but PS Muthoni said the Treasury had released Sh600 million for arrears and January stipends.

Health promoters overlook Christmas rest with two-month salary delay

Controversy riddled medical equipment deal still stoking more

Controversy surrounds the leasing of medical equipment intended to actualize the Social Health Authority (SHA) by devolved governments.

Controversy riddled medical equipment deal still stoking more

SHA boss blames poor publicity for reluctance to join new scheme

SHA Chief Executive Robert Ingasira says many Kenyans lack a clear understanding of the scheme.

SHA boss blames poor publicity for reluctance to join new scheme

How the controversial medical equipment programme was conceived

Initially, the deal was for Sh38 billion but it was later pushed to the current Sh63 billion. Ministry officials told senators that they had intended to equip an additional 21 hospitals.

How the controversial medical equipment programme was conceived

Win for intern doctors as state reverses salary cuts in new deal

Under the agreement, each intern doctor will now receive a monthly salary of Sh206,000, including updated arrears.

Win for intern doctors as state reverses salary cuts in new deal

Nurses union issues strike threat over allowances, contract workers

Strike notices have already been issued to all 47 counties, with nurses in Uasin Gishu County withdrawing from hospitals on Monday.

Nurses union issues strike threat over allowances, contract workers

NHIF to SHA: A year marked by reforms, strikes, and health sector controversies

Kenya's health sector has been marked by sweeping radical reforms, contentious policy changes and industrial unrest.

NHIF to SHA: A year marked by reforms, strikes, and health sector controversies

There is little for Kenyans to celebrate under Kenya Kwanza government

For instance, there is an attempt to suggest that we have finally fixed the problems in the agriculture sector ostensibly because there was a purported fertiliser subsidy programme.

There is little for Kenyans to celebrate under Kenya Kwanza government

SHA boss explains why they are yet to move to eCitizen payment

The Social Health Authority has said it entered into an arrangement with the government to receive collections for the medical scheme through a pay bill number before reverting to e-Citizen.

SHA boss explains why they are yet to move to eCitizen payment

Uncertainty among ex-NHIF staff as SHA board picks top managers

The appointments were communicated through internal memo by board chairman. The fate of other employees is unclear, with no communication on interviews.

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Uncertainty among ex-NHIF staff as SHA board picks top managers

Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer

River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is a devastating disease that has raised public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Yemen.

By 2 months ago

Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer

Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike

Frustrated medics call for action over breached agreements, and interns' pay. KMPDU has issued a 21-day strike notice set for December 22 unless demands are met.

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Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike

Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies

New HIV infections among babies in Kenya have been steadily declining over the last five years signalling progress.

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Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies

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 2 months ago

Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme

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