Health workers criticise move to merge councils
Nurses, clinical officers and doctors say cutting funding to the councils will cripple them.
By Mercy Kahenda 16 days ago
Health workers criticise move to merge councils
Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system
The US has been a key supporter of Kenya's programmes on combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago
Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system
People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July
Concerns continue to grow as Kenya faces potential ARV stockout, with five months of supplies remaining.Experts fear that vital HIV-prevention programmes funding.
By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago
People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July
Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action
The union is demanding payment of all salary arrears owed to the nurses. Anaesthetics trained nurses have been allowed to perform their role independently.
By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago
Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action
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Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis
Experts say data gaps, budget cuts, and poor projections have fueled Kenya's recurring vaccine shortages.
By Mercy Kahenda 18 days ago
Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis
Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases
A nationwide shortage of BCG vaccines is leaving Kenyan newborns vulnerable to TB, a disease with high prevalence, health experts have warned.
By Mercy Kahenda 19 days ago
Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases
Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?
What the Kenya Kwanza government has been pushing into the faces of Kenyans as a shining success of its term now lies in near ruins.
By Mercy Kahenda 20 days ago
Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago
BCG vaccine shortage puts infants at risk of severe TB, experts warn
Drama at Nascop as CS Barasa revokes new deployments
There was drama at Nascop on Monday, after Dr Andrew Mulwa, the Kemsa acting CEO, stormed the headquarters accompanied by armed security officers.
By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago
Drama at Nascop as CS Barasa revokes new deployments
Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk
Counties are facing limited supplies or no stock at all, leaving newborns vulnerable to TB. Health advocates are urging the government to prioritise BCG vaccine procurement.
By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago
Shortage of TB vaccine hits, puts children at risk
Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions
They say SHA offers a great healthcare package but graft has misappropriated funds. The nurses demand reinstatement of their comprehensive medical cover.
By Mercy Kahenda 24 days ago
Nurses slam SHA for offering poor benefits amid high contributions
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 27 days ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
Controversy riddled medical equipment deal still stoking more
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
How the controversial medical equipment programme was conceived
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
SHA boss blames poor publicity for reluctance to join new scheme
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
Nurses union issues strike threat over allowances, contract workers
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
Win for intern doctors as state reverses salary cuts in new deal
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
SHA boss explains why they are yet to move to eCitizen payment
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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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda, Kidi Mwaga 1 month ago
There is little for Kenyans to celebrate under Kenya Kwanza government
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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.
By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda, Mutono Nyamai 1 month ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression
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).
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
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.
By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago
Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications
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 Mercy Kahenda 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 Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago
Children grapple with pain, bow legs linked to Lake Turkana
White as snow: MPs say of Ndii firm in SHIF saga
The declaration comes amid questions on the involvement of the two companies, which are said to be only two months old, since registration.
By Alex Kiarie and Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago
White as snow: MPs say of Ndii firm in SHIF saga
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 Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago
What's next for NHIF contributors? Doubts loom as country moves to SHA
Confusion as top officials snub SHA digital demonstration event
An event organised on Friday by the Ministry of Health and three companies involved in the Social Health Authority digitisation technology failed to take off after top officials were a no-show.
By Maryann Muganda and Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago
Confusion as top officials snub SHA digital demonstration event
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 Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago
Experts warn SHIF deductions do not tally with expected benefits
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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 Mercy Kahenda 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 Mercy Kahenda 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 Mercy Kahenda 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 Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago
Adolescents living with HIV asked to take treatment
Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui village
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