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Covid in Kenya: Government gives 20 million a month …

(6 days ago) WebLess than 10% of the population is currently vaccinated - about 6.4 million people. This gives more 20 million adults in Kenya just a month to get vaccinated. The AstraZenaca vaccines is the most

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59367726

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Kenya health insurance fund: Boost for President William Ruto as …

(6 days ago) WebThe Kenyan Court of Appeal has given the go-ahead for a controversial healthcare insurance levy, overturning a previous ban. The Social Health Insurance …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68027893

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Kenyan doctors strike nationwide. Patients left unattended or …

(Just Now) WebIn 2017, doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals held a 100-day strike — the longest ever held in the country — to demand better wages and for the government to …

https://apnews.com/article/kenya-doctors-strike-2b7507464f5d77642eae9b771b6df54f

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President Ruto: New health laws will transform healthcare in Kenya

(6 days ago) WebThe President said the new health laws will transform healthcare in Kenya, saving lives, empowering communities and building a healthier nation. Healthcare will no …

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/president-ruto-new-health-laws-will-transform-healthcare-in-kenya-4408192

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Kenya healthcare: President William Ruto signs controversial UHC …

(6 days ago) WebKenya's President William Ruto has approved controversial legislation that will see the biggest shake-up of the health sector in more than 20 years. His plan …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67154659

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Kenya and WHO launch bold initiative to transform Africa’s health

(6 days ago) WebBrazzaville/Nairobi, 9 July 2022 – The Government of Kenya and the World Health Organization (WHO) held a ground-breaking ceremony today in Nairobi for a WHO …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/kenya/news/kenya-and-who-launch-bold-initiative-transform-africas-health-emergency-response

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Kenya Secures $215 Million to Bolster Primary Healthcare Services …

(2 days ago) WebThe $215 million Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems Project will strengthen the capacity of key institutions that will play a critical role in Kenya’s …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/03/14/kenya-afe-secures-215-million-to-bolster-primary-healthcare-services-and-enhance-institutional-capacity

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Transforming health care in Kenya’s communities for a more …

(9 days ago) WebThe hallway of the Shompole Dispensary—a primary health care center in rural Kenya—buzzes with women and children. In the newly renovated maternity wing, …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/12/12/transforming-health-care-in-kenya-s-communities-for-a-more-prosperous-resilient-future

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Experts join forces for mental health in Kenya

(8 days ago) WebOver 100 experts joined a discussion to kickstart the latest mental health investment case – this time in Kenya. The multistakeholder event hosted by the Ministry of Health was held on 17 May 2021.The …

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/05/23/default-calendar/experts-join-forces-for-mental-health-in-kenya

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Covid-19 Ministry of Health

(4 days ago) WebUPDATED HEALTH MEASURES TO ENTER VARIOUS COUNTRIES (6th May 2022) APPROVED PRIVATE ISOLATION FACILITIES-29-04-2021; ADDENDUM – Covid-19 …

https://www.health.go.ke/COVID-19/

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New laws bring major reform to Kenyan health care - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WebCurrently, Kenyans are paying KSh500–1000 to National Health Insurance which will be replaced with the new scheme. “We want to reduce it to Ksh300; even …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02451-0/fulltext

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Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug

(Just Now) WebA nurse administers an injection to a malaria patient in a ward at Nightingale Medical Centre, in Kisumu, Kenya Tuesday, April. 16, 2024. Even after parts of Kenya …

https://apnews.com/article/kenya-malaria-health-ecc08dd160735bd537a552db5ab200af

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Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike

(8 days ago) WebUpdated 6:55 PM PDT, April 9, 2024. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a …

https://apnews.com/article/kenya-doctors-strike-layoffs-c3f67fe3aadb60a13adece8d0a85ce09

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Kenya’s Troubled 60-Year Mental Health Journey

(1 days ago) WebOver the years, Kenya has developed numerous policies and action plans on mental health. Some of these include the Kenya Mental Health Policy (2015-2030); …

https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/12/09/kenyas-troubled-60-year-mental-health-journey

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The Standard Health - The Standard Health

(9 days ago) WebStandard Group Plc HQ Office, The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/

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Catastrophe looms as Kenya's health sector suffers crisis after crisis

(4 days ago) WebSummary. Kenya is teetering on the brink of a health catastrophe as doctors in public facilities have laid down their tools demanding better working conditions, …

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/catastrophe-looms-as-health-sector-suffers-crisis-after-crisis-4564108

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Kenyan doctors’ strike: the government keeps failing to hold up its …

(9 days ago) WebAt least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya’s public healthcare sector. Almost all of them went on strike on 14 March 2024, demanding the implementation of a …

https://theconversation.com/kenyan-doctors-strike-the-government-keeps-failing-to-hold-up-its-end-of-the-bargain-228294

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Press Releases Ministry of Health - Government of Kenya

(Just Now) WebMinistry of Health ; P.O. Box:30016–00100, Nairobi. Afya House, Cathedral Road +254-20-2717077; [email protected]; [email protected]

https://www.health.go.ke/press-releases/

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Kenyan doctors stop providing emergency - Associated Press …

(8 days ago) WebFILE - Kenyans line up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Thousands of doctors have stayed …

https://apnews.com/article/kenya-doctors-strike-hospital-emergency-services-cb939eda98a39219ab66ccf138aee8e8

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Regularly check on elderly relatives, neighbors during - Capital …

(4 days ago) Web0. NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 -The Ministry of health has urged Kenyans to periodically check on their elderly relatives, neighbors, and people with special needs …

https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2024/04/regularly-check-on-elderly-relatives-neighbors-during-rainy-season-health-ministry/

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Kenya election: Why health care is such a key issue - BBC

(6 days ago) WebKenya election: Why health care is such a key issue. Herima Mwakima's prudent financial plans were thrown into chaos by two medical emergencies. The Kenyan …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-62244846

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MoH Ministry of Health

(5 days ago) WebTraining and Capacity Building. The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Health, …

https://www.health.go.ke/

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Flash Floods, Landslide Kill at Least 45 in Central Kenya - U.S. News

(4 days ago) WebMAI MAHIU, Kenya (Reuters) -Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others on Monday as floodwaters swept …

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-04-29/floods-kill-at-least-42-in-central-kenya-after-dam-bursts

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Kenya's Ruto orders evacuations after deadly floods - Voice of …

(Just Now) WebMai Mahiu, Kenya —. Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday deployed the military to evacuate everyone living in flood-prone areas in a nation where 171 …

https://www.voanews.com/a/kenya-s-ruto-orders-evacuations-after-deadly-floods/7592471.html

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A safe space for youth in Nairobi - Kenya ReliefWeb

(9 days ago) WebNews and Press Release in English on Kenya about Health and Protection and Human Rights; News and Press Release Source. MSF; Posted 30 Apr 2024 …

https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/safe-space-youth-nairobi

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Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports

(7 days ago) WebLejirmah turns on class to win Trans Nzoia Open. Golf Apr 28. All Sports. Nation.Africa brings the Latest News from Kenya, Africa and the World. Get live news and latest …

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Floods kill at least 20 in Kenya's Mai Mahiu area, schools shut - MSN

(Just Now) WebEarlier on Monday, the Kenya Red Cross said it had taken several people to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash flooding. The latest deaths bring the toll from heavy rains and …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/floods-kill-at-least-20-in-kenyas-mai-mahiu-area-schools-shut/ar-AA1nQctr

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UN officials urge swift action to tackle El Niño-induced - UN News

(4 days ago) WebThe current El Niño event began in mid- to late 2023, causing the ocean’s temperature to rise, and its impact has already decimated farming in southern Africa, …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/04/1149156

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