Kenya Takes Stand Against FGM.
Kenya yesterday celebrated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). World Vision Kenya (WVK) has urged everyone to take swift action. The organization is calling for a united stand against this harmful practice. It insists that everyone can help end FGM. The message is clear: pick up the pace. World Vision…
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SC Johnson Begins High-Speed Production of Malaria Prevention Tool in Nairobi.
SC Johnson has launched high-speed manufacturing lines at its Nairobi plant to produce SC Johnson Guardian™, a spatial repellent designed to reduce mosquito populations. The company, known for brands like OFF!®, Fuyí®, and Raid®, aims to help fight malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases while creating local jobs. With malaria season approaching in Africa, Guardian™ offers…
Kenya Strengthens Health Services, Fights HIV/AIDS .
The government is stepping up efforts to improve health services and achieve better health outcomes for all. Dr. Patrick Amoth, director-general of the Ministry of Health, said the ministry is improving standard procedures to ensure quality care for every Kenyan. “We are not just increasing numbers. We are making sure that people get the best…
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…
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,…