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Mercy Kahenda

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.

Stipends help families recover from losses caused by floods

Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya

Alarm as more men die of advanced HIV disease in Kenya

Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment

Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Government redesigning HIV response to align with SHA

Dr Wamicwe: Digital health critical in service delivery

Wamicwe said digital health provides a framework for the provision of e-health services and establishes an integrated data governance and protection of personal health information.

By 2 months ago

Dr Wamicwe: Digital health critical in service delivery

You will contribute to the social health fund even without a job

Anyone aged 25 years and above must make contributions to the Social Health Authority.

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You will contribute to the social health fund even without a job

Nakhumicha calls for unified support in HIV sector transition to health authority

Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha has urged stakeholders in the HIV sector to back the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

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Nakhumicha calls for unified support in HIV sector transition to health authority

One price fits all as new scheme standardises hospital payments

There have been concerns that tariffs in the new scheme are too low, an issue that might compromise quality.

By 2 months ago

One price fits all as new scheme standardises hospital payments

Communities key to promoting quality healthcare, says experts

Health experts have underscored the importance of community engagement in enhancing access to quality healthcare amid efforts to realise Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

By 2 months ago

Communities key to promoting quality healthcare, says experts

What new health scheme will offer under scaled down budget

Under the Social Health Authority (SHA) tariff, the scheme will remit Sh11,200 for normal deliveries, and Sh32,600 for Caesarian Section (C-Section).

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What new health scheme will offer under scaled down budget

More men opting for HIV self-testing, Ministry reports

The tool also offers individuals with an opportunity to test in privacy, therefore avoiding stigma or discrimination associated with visiting a health facility for an HIV test.

By 2 months ago

More men opting for HIV self-testing, Ministry reports

Agency urges state to decongest schools, screen learners for TB

An international anti-Tuberculosis organisation has called on the government to begin TB screening in schools to reverse the spiking cases of the disease in the country.

By 2 months ago

Agency urges state to decongest schools, screen learners for TB

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