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2 Dec 2022
WHO calls on the global community to equalize the HIV response
On 1 December, World AIDS Day 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders and citizens to boldly recognize and address the inequalities that are holding back progress in att...
2 Sep 2022
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services – WHO, UNICEF
News Release by the World Health Organisation Newly established global estimate on hygiene reveals the risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers Half of health care f...
26 Aug 2022
WHO Director-General congratulates Togo on becoming first country to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today extended his congratulations to the Republic of Togo, as it was confirmed that the West African country had become the first country to elimi...
12 Aug 2022
Launch of the first WHO position paper on optimizing brain health across life
News Release by World Health Organisation Brain health is an evolving concept, attracting increasing attention not only from the health sector but also from wider society, stimulating rich debate – ...
8 Jul 2022
NHIF members enjoy more benefits from improved package
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has rolled out a set of changes that have taken effect starting July 1. NHIF has increased hospital refunds by 12 per cent. It will also pay for 549 sur...
8 Apr 2022
A healthier tomorrow: Reflections of a KEMSA change agent
By Mary Mwadime The world has just celebrated World Health Day, which commemorates the April 7, 1948 founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). This global organisation has played a vital ...
8 Apr 2022
KEMSA banking on Information Technology systems to guarantee effective national healthcare supply chain system
By: John Kabuchi Information Technology solutions continue to provide limitless opportunities facilitating much-needed efficiency at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) as part of organisatio...
1 Apr 2022
Health ministry clarifies Breast Milk Substitutes regulations after uproar on alleged ban of feeding bottles
The Ministry of Health has come out to clear the air after media reports indicated that the ministry had banned the use of breastfeeding bottles. The MoH termed the reports as misinformation by the me...
11 Jun 2021
Clean energy for Healthcare
Energy efficient health care facilities hold great potential for creating stronger and more resilient healthcare systems. Such energy is vital to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals espec...
28 May 2021
Controversial UHC plan gets going
At the National Prayer Breakfast held at Parliament on Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta asked MPs to fast track and approve the Bill for the implementation of Universal Health Coverage. The Na...
9 Apr 2021
In focus: COVID-19 Vaccines
25 Million Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine The Ministry of Health is expected to start rolling out the administration of 25 million doses of Astrazeneca Vaccine soon. Kenya began its mass vaccination on ...
18 Dec 2020
State of Healthcare in Kenya: Of COVID, Striking medics and BBI
On Wednesday, the Employment and Labour Court ordered striking health workers to temporarily resume work. The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) officials however claim that the court order does ...
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