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Mercy Kahenda

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

Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk

Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions

Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions

Drama at Nascop as CS Barasa revokes new deployments

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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

By 3 months ago

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 4 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 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).

By 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Kenya applauded for achieving HIV suppression levels

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