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.
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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.
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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.
By 6 days ago
Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases
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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.
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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.
By 7 days ago
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.
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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.
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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.
By 11 days ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
By 29 days ago
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nurses union issues strike threat over allowances, contract workers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SHA boss explains why they are yet to move to eCitizen payment
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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.
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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.
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Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme
Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV
Women of reproductive age continue to significantly contribute to new HIV infections in Kenya, according to data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).
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Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV
Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression
Kenya has achieved its target of universal access to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, marking a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
By 2 months ago
Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression
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.
By 2 months ago
1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors
Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications
Higher mortality rate among men attributed to poor healthcare-seeking behaviour despite Kenya having intensified efforts to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
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Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications
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Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities
The Nyeri Cancer Centre only offers chemotherapy treatment as its radiology department has not been activated. Bunkers at the unit have not been constructed and machines are yet to be procured.
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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
Many school-going learners are suffering from psychological trauma due to the impact of climate shocks, such as floods and droughts.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits
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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.
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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 4 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 4 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 4 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).
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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.
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Families battle diarrhea and malaria in Budalang'i displaced camps
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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 5 months ago
Vetting reveals 21 NHIF managers, staff hold forged KCSE certificates
Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
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