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Six in 10 Kenyan babies get exclusive breast milk in first six months
Health and Wellness

Six in 10 Kenyan babies get exclusive breast milk in first six months

Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.

Ruto unveils 922 emergency hotline to transform Kenya's ambulance response
Health and Wellness

Ruto unveils 922 emergency hotline to transform Kenya's ambulance response

Unlike previous emergency response arrangements that often relied on individual counties or private providers, the new digital platform will identify the closest available ambulance, keep dispatchers in constant communication with callers and direct patients to hospitals equipped to manage their specific medical conditions.

Diaspora doctors key to expanding specialised healthcare in Kenya, Bw'Ombongi says
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Diaspora doctors key to expanding specialised healthcare in Kenya, Bw'Ombongi says

The Foundation urged that partnerships should prioritise government-funded hospitals because they serve the largest number of patients despite operating with limited resources, adding that successful collaborations should eventually extend from national referral hospitals to county referral facilities to ensure specialised healthcare reaches communities across Kenya

Kenya plans 200-bed infectious diseases centre to boost Ebola preparedness
Health and Wellness

Kenya plans 200-bed infectious diseases centre to boost Ebola preparedness

The proposed centre would strengthen Kenya's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks while supporting the management of communicable diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and position the country as a regional centre of excellence for infectious disease prevention, preparedness and response

Health Ministry to deepen partnership with NGOs under Taifa Care, Duale says
Health and Wellness

Health Ministry to deepen partnership with NGOs under Taifa Care, Duale says

Speaking during a consultative meeting with the Health NGOs Network (HENNET) on Tuesday, Duale said the government would strengthen coordination with non-state actors through structured partnerships aimed at aligning development interventions with national priorities while enhancing transparency, accountability and the delivery of health services across the country

Miss your SHA payment? Expect a 2% penalty and loss of medical cover
Health and Wellness

Miss your SHA payment? Expect a 2% penalty and loss of medical cover

The notice is directed at non-salaried households registered under SHA, including farmers, traders, boda boda riders, casual labourers, domestic workers and self-employed Kenyans. These groups are required to register for the health insurance scheme in line with the Social Health Insurance Act and its regulations.

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