Government Pledges Full Support for HIV Patients Amid Funding Crisis .
The government has assured HIV patients that their treatment and care will not be disrupted despite the recent withdrawal of funding by the Trump administration. Speaking at KICC Tower on Wednesday, government spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that all affected individuals continue to receive essential medical support. He…
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Nurse Anesthetists in Kenya Call for Swift Action on Authorization Challenges.
The Association of Registered Nurse Anesthetists-Kenya (ARNA-KEN) has raised concerns about a pressing healthcare issue. ARNA-KEN represents licensed Kenya Registered Nurse Anesthetists (KRNA), who deliver safe anesthesia services nationwide. Their members work across all 47 counties in public, mission, and private hospitals to provide life-saving care. KRNAs now face a significant challenge under the newly…
17 Million Kenyans Enrolled in Taifa Care.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that 17 million Kenyans have been registered under the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHA), popularly known as Taifa Care. During a visit to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the Deputy President assured the public that the government is addressing challenges encountered during the transition from the National Health Insurance…
A Home for Every Family, Healthcare for Every Citizen.
Government Spokesperson Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, CBS, addresses the media on the state of the nation from Kenyatta International Convention Centre, highlighting transformative milestones in housing and healthcare under the Affordable Housing Program and Taifa Care initiative on November 23, 2024 . Government Spokesperson Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, CBS, unveiled groundbreaking achievements and ambitious plans…
Ministry of Health urged to address gaps in healthcare transition.
The Ministry of Health is under growing pressure to address systemic failures in the roll-out of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a joint appeal by KELIN and FIDA-Kenya. The two health and women’s rights advocacy organizations have highlighted widespread confusion and disruptions in access to healthcare as a result of the transition from…
SHA programme under fire for restricting access to critical care for NCD patients.
The Caucus of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Patient-Lead Organisations has expressed grave concerns about Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) programme, claiming that it has disrupted access to essential healthcare for patients with chronic diseases. A survey of public, private and mission hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu, Meru and Bomet counties conducted by the NCD Caucus on 24-25…
AFIDEP unveils critical findings on maternal and child health in Kenya.
Dr Estella Waiguru, from the division of reproductive health, maternal and childhealth at the ministry of health during the dissemination workshop of findings from back on track project of the African Institute for development policy (AFIDEP). The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) today released groundbreaking findings from its three-year Back-on-Track initiative. This major project,…
FAWE launches landmark report on teenage pregnancy, honours top gender journalists
FAWE Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Launches Situational Analysis Report on Teenage Pregnancies in Kenya. The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a landmark situational analysis report on teenage pregnancy in Kenya, providing critical insights into the prevalence, causes and socio-economic impact of the problem. The report, entitled ‘Situational Analysis on Teen…
Celebrating 50 Years of World Vision Kenya, A partnership for child protection and community transformation
Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, at the celebration of World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. At World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary celebrations, both the government and the organisation reaffirmed their commitment to creating a safer and more prosperous future for…
New Initiative to Enhance Social Protection for Informal Workers in Lao PDR and Kenya.
By Peace Muthoka. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new project titled “Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya through South-South Cooperation.” This initiative builds on the existing Social Protection Coverage project, funded by China’s…