Health workers are also taking the response into communities, conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns aimed at limiting the spread of the disease
By Chrispho OwuorThe Board advised consumers to check a medicine’s packaging, colour, spelling and product name, particularly when it appears different from one they regularly use
By Chrispho OwuorKenyan health authorities are continuing surveillance and laboratory testing as part of measures aimed at ensuring early detection and preventing the spread of the disease
By Chrispho OwuorAbout 1.35 million Kenyans living with HIV are currently on treatment, with 87% of those receiving treatment achieving viral suppression, according to the NSDCC.
By David AbonyoThe Ministry said having sufficient medicine is only part of the challenge, with effective management also requiring health products to be available in the correct quantities and locations
By Chrispho OwuorThe summit will also examine the growing role of digital health in healthcare delivery and the use of technology to improve health services
By Chrispho OwuorThe latest approvals include five generic semaglutide products, one of which is Truglyx. The medicine was launched in Nairobi last month during the Reset Diabesity conference.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the discrepancies noted was the manner in which information had been printed on the suspected fake. The printing technique used on the product was different from that found on authentic Gedeon Richter medicines.
By Bradley BosireThe campaign, launched under the theme “We Start by Listening”, is based on research into women’s experiences with healthcare and aims to encourage women to speak openly about their health concerns while urging healthcare providers to take their voices seriously
By Ignatius OpenjeSpeaking during a media townhall on Tuesday, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti said the workers’ grievances were expected to be addressed by the end of the week.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe authority has issued a schedule showing the claims covered by the exercise and asked healthcare providers to go through it and ensure they have all the documents needed for the review.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSHA chief executive officer Mercy Mwangangi said the fund can only provide benefits to Kenyans if they take part by making their required contributions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Health CS said the media should take a closer look at the implementation of the Taifa Care Model by engaging health officials, visiting facilities and speaking directly to those using and providing healthcare services.
By Bradley BosireThe Principal Secretary said greater investment in research and locally driven innovation was necessary to strengthen Kenya’s health security and reduce reliance on solutions developed outside the country.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, KNH said it had already taken action on the issues identified and that none remained unresolved in the current financial year.
By Bradley BosireUnicef 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe clarification follows public concern and questions over the implementation of the new requirement and whether foreign travellers would be compelled to purchase insurance upon arrival.
By Bradley BosireDoctors pursuing a career in surgery in Kenya can qualify through two recognised routes. One follows the conventional path of completing a bachelor's degree, internship, working as a medical doctor before enrolling for a master's degree in medicine.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Wambui said sustainable weight management begins with understanding a person's eating habits, daily routine and the emotional factors influencing their food choices, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all diet plan
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya Health Summit is expected to bring together government officials, health professionals, development partners and other stakeholders involved in Kenya's health sector to deliberate on reforms and priorities shaping healthcare delivery
By Chrispho OwuorWHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said the findings highlight both the progress that has been achieved and the risks that could reverse those gains.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe initiative seeks to strengthen Kenya's capacity to produce vaccines and diagnostics locally while improving preparedness for future public health emergencies
By Chrispho OwuorThe Cabinet Secretary said the reforms are particularly significant for residents of northern and other underserved regions, where long distances to hospitals continue to delay access to life-saving treatment.
By Bradley BosireThe Health CS said the new emergency system would be especially important for people living in remote counties where accessing healthcare can take several hours due to poor road networks and long distances.
By Bradley BosireUnlike 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.
By Bradley BosireThe Bill, sponsored by MP Martin Owino (Ndhiwa), seeks to make the National Facilities Improvement Financing Act the main law governing Facility Improvement Funds across the country. It aims to end situations where counties continue to operate under separate laws that contradict the national legislation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe launch comes as the country continues to record thousands of new cases every year. Ministry of Health data shows that about 14,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually, while an estimated 250,000 Kenyans are living with the condition.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Ministry of Health, the investment is expected to improve access to quality maternal and newborn care for about 5.9 million women and newborns while helping prevent an estimated 46,494 maternal and newborn deaths by 2031.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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
By Chrispho Owuor