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Mercy Kahenda

How knowledge gaps, misinformation limits access to SHA services

While some patients benefit fully, others are left paying hefty bills out of pocket.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 days ago

How knowledge gaps, misinformation limits access to SHA services

Kenya Kwanza's sweet health promise suffers funding pains

Kenya Kwanza's sweet health promise suffers funding pains

By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

Every shot counts: How childhood vaccines build shields against preventable diseases

Every shot counts: How childhood vaccines build shields against preventable diseases

By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

Shock of 800,000 abortions, married women biggest 'culprits'

Shock of 800,000 abortions, married women biggest 'culprits'

By Mercy Kahenda 7 days ago

Health workers sick of mounting unkept promises

Meanwhile, doctors in at least 18 counties are threatening to join the ongoing industrial action this month.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 days ago

Health workers sick of mounting unkept promises

Turkana's malaria burden rises amid funding gap as donor support dwindles

Turkana has been classified as a malaria endemic county in the latest survey by the National Malaria Control Programme.

By Mercy Kahenda 9 days ago

Turkana's malaria burden rises amid funding gap as donor support dwindles

Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contribution

Despite the Ministry of Health claim of registering 50,000 Kenyans daily to Social Health Authority, actual remittance of deductions remains low among those in informal sector.

By Mercy Kahenda 9 days ago

Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contribution

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has pledged to crack down on illegal practitioners.

By Mercy Kahenda 9 days ago

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

The US government's freeze on foreign aid, especially through USAid has caused major disruptions in Kenya's health sector, particularly in HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis programmes.

By Mercy Kahenda 10 days ago

Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as MPs join Istanbul call for immunisation funding

The meeting came at a critical time when Kenya's vaccine supply is in limbo following the government's failure to honour a Sh1.6 billion co-financing agreement with Gavi.

By Mercy Kahenda 11 days ago

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as MPs join Istanbul call for immunisation funding

Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

Kenya has 285, 505 female sex workers, according to population size estimated by the Ministry of Health conducted last year, numbers that are underestimated.

By Mercy Kahenda 11 days ago

Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

PS Ouma Oluga visits JOOTRH to oversee transition to National Corporation

Dr Oluga's visit focused on assessing service delivery, staffing levels, infrastructure, equipment, and financial liabilities to support a smooth transition to national management.

By Mercy Kahenda 11 days ago

PS Ouma Oluga visits JOOTRH to oversee transition to National Corporation

TSC, SHA clash over teachers' health cover amid limited access to services

All teachers in the country are eligible for coverage under the SHA, just like other Kenyan workers, contributing 2.75 per cent of their salaries or income, the government has confirmed.

By Mercy Kahenda 11 days ago

TSC, SHA clash over teachers' health cover amid limited access to services

Western Kenya has high malaria burden, report shows

Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, and Migori contributed half (53.2 per cent) of all malaria cases in the country, underscoring the need for intensified interventions in these regions.

By Mercy Kahenda 11 days ago

Western Kenya has high malaria burden, report shows

Mwangangi named SHA boss as Ingasira takes over in Finance

Ingasira had been holding the CEO position in an acting capacity, which has now been filled by Dr Mercy Mwangangi.

By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago

Mwangangi named SHA boss as Ingasira takes over in Finance

Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growing

In June 2024, KRA collected Sh24.3 billion from gambling and betting companies - a significant increase from Sh19.2 billion in 2023.

By Mercy Kahenda 20 days ago

Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growing

Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicide

The thrill and adrenaline rush that comes with gambling is taking a toll on Kenyans. Betting addicts are living a dog's life.

By Mercy Kahenda 20 days ago

Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicide

New treatment for deadly HIV-linked meningitis enters phase II trial.

There is hope in the fight against cryptococcal meningitis, the second leading cause of death in patients with advanced HIV as scientists work to release new medicine.

By Mercy Kahenda 22 days ago

New treatment for deadly HIV-linked meningitis enters phase II trial.

Doctors strike looms over medical interns salary

Payment of intern medical doctors is likely to result in a nationwide strike if remuneration is not streamlined as per the 2017 CBA.

By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago

Doctors strike looms over medical interns salary

Mutula's slip of the tongue rekindles HIV stigma debate

A controversial statement by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has sparked outrage and re-ignited a national conversation about HIV stigma.

By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago

Mutula's slip of the tongue rekindles HIV stigma debate

HIV burden heavier on women despite higher male birth rates with virus

In Kenya, women face higher HIV infection rates than men due to unequal power in sexual relationships, biological vulnerability, and widespread gender-based violence.

By Mercy Kahenda 25 days ago

HIV burden heavier on women despite higher male birth rates with virus

Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Failure to meet the Sh1.6 billion obligation to Gavi puts Kenya's childhood vaccination programme at risk.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Reading food packaging labels can save you from chronic diseases

Kenya is facing a growing crisis of diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity attributed to poor feeding habits.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Reading food packaging labels can save you from chronic diseases

Fears of surge in HIV infection as patients default on ARV treatment

Some hospitals have reduced refill stock given to patients, for example, some give medicine to last for only 30 days, a drop from the normal three months. following aid cut by the US.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Fears of surge in HIV infection as patients default on ARV treatment

Alarm as risky teen sex drives HIV surge, rise in pregnancies

Advocates call for policy reforms, improved sexual education, and support to delay adolescents' sexual debut.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Alarm as risky teen sex drives HIV surge, rise in pregnancies

How misdiagnosis and donor cuts threaten fight against TB

Kenya ranks among the World Health Organisation's 30 high-burden countries for TB and TB/HIV, with the disease claiming 32,000 lives in 2021 alone.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

How misdiagnosis and donor cuts threaten fight against TB

Nurses in Nairobi to start strike on Monday

Nurses in Nairobi County are set to paralyse healthcare services following a planned strike starting Monday.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Nurses in Nairobi to start strike on Monday

Health experts push for campaign to curb diabetes, cancer in young adults

The non-communicable diseases are being diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting into deaths that could have been prevented.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Health experts push for campaign to curb diabetes, cancer in young adults

SHA accused of ignoring employee concerns on salaries, job security

The Ministry of Health and SHA have been accused of failing to communicate job expectations and salary concerns under the new health scheme amid the ongoing transition.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

SHA accused of ignoring employee concerns on salaries, job security

Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisis

Babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Kenya face an increased risk of contracting the virus due to a shortage of critical antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisis

HIV patients now at the mercy of fate after 41,000 health staff fired

Patients fear stigma and treatment errors from unfamiliar staff after HIV services moved to outpatient units. State urged to form a single coordinating body for country's HIV response.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

HIV patients now at the mercy of fate after 41,000 health staff fired

Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Afya House?

In less than three years since Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office, the ministry has had three Cabinet Secretaries, and five Principal Secretaries.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Afya House?

Mixed reactions emerge over Duale's appointment as Health CS

Fresh changes have once again been reported at the Ministry of Health, with Adan Duale appointed as the Cabinet Secretary.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Mixed reactions emerge over Duale's appointment as Health CS

Patients on their own as US takes custody of critical heathcare data

The health sector is facing a major crisis after it emerged that the government may not have accurate data for the management of critical diseases.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Patients on their own as US takes custody of critical heathcare data

How alcohol, work culture are fueling TB deaths among Kenyan men

Every day in 2023, at least 350 people developed TB, and 70 died from the disease, with most of the deaths being among men.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

How alcohol, work culture are fueling TB deaths among Kenyan men

Health Ministry shake-ups raise hard questions on UHC rollout

Opinions differ on whether frequent changes speed up progress or hinder affordable healthcare.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Health Ministry shake-ups raise hard questions on UHC rollout

TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths

US aid cuts have left essential diagnostic services and transport networks in jeopardy. Without support, the country faces a dangerous rise in untreated TB and HIV-related deaths.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths

Luke Kanyang'areng: The nurse who turned his pain into purpose

While still in nursing school, he witnessed the heartbreaking reality of patients arriving at hospitals too late for treatment.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Luke Kanyang'areng: The nurse who turned his pain into purpose

Baby boom looms as family planning funds dwindle

Crisis in family planning access, exacerbated by a reduction in donor funding and the Stop Work Order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Baby boom looms as family planning funds dwindle

JOOTRH elevation good for region, says Nyong'o

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o said JOOTRH new status would enhance resource allocation, training capacity and collaboration with national institutions.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

JOOTRH elevation good for region, says Nyong'o

Senators grill health ministry officials over budget hike request

The Ministry of Health was hard pressed by the Senate to justify why it needs an additional Sh86 billion under 2025/26 allocation as questions for audit on ministry expenditure arose.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Senators grill health ministry officials over budget hike request

Health workers in strike threat as SHA warns of fake payment list

Health workers have threatened to go on strike if their demands for better terms are not met.

By Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Health workers in strike threat as SHA warns of fake payment list

Uproar after SHA flags hospital payment list as fake

The Social Health Authority has pulled down the payment list of Sh11.4 billion made to hospitals saying criminals downloaded and doctored the list.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Uproar after SHA flags hospital payment list as fake

HIV patients worry about funding gap, call for local interventions

People living with HIV believe the government is not taking HIV financing gap seriously after the stop-work order by US government, risking new infections and deaths.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

HIV patients worry about funding gap, call for local interventions

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