Hard truths.
President Ruto warned that some hospitals were still unlawfully charging patients despite government funding arrangements already covering the services.
The Ministry of Health says improved mobility enables Community Health Promoters to cover larger areas, conduct more household visits, and facilitate referrals more efficiently, contributing to better healthcar...
The Ministry of Health rolled out the devices in late 2023, targeting about 100,000 Community Health Promoters to support data entry, patient registration, and reporting through the Electronic Community Health...
Duale noted that the upcoming budget prioritises reforms aimed at improving service delivery, including expansion of UHC, increased use of digital systems in health services, and strengthening domestic manufact...
Despite the progress, national malaria trends remain complex. The World Health Organization reported a 27 per cent rise in total cases in 2025, from 3.29 million in 2024 to 4.18 million, even as targeted interv...
At the grassroots, public health relies on Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who link households to healthcare services, provide sanitation education, and support disease prevention. Each CHP is expected to ser...
Olaly said the union is seeking engagement with the Ministry of Health to establish a clear training curriculum and regulatory framework for Community Health Promoters.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Olaly painted a grim picture of a system overwhelmed by preventable diseases, misaligned priorities, and inadequate structures.
Ashira explained that public health functions, from policy to execution, follow a chain that starts with the Ministry of Health, through the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, and...