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Kenya pledges to combat climate change impacts on health

WEBSeptember 3, 2023. Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting the adverse effects of climate change on both the environment and public health. Speaking on the eve of …

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WHO unveils S.A.R.A.H, a smart AI resource assistant for health

WEBBy. KNA. -. April 4, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the Smart AI Resource Assistant (S.A.R.A.H), a digital health promoter prototype with a generative AI …

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Kenya makes active reforms aimed at transforming healthcare …

WEBMay 24, 2023. In a proactive move towards transforming healthcare delivery and fostering self-reliance, Kenya’s Ministry of Health team led by Ag DG Dr. Patrick Amoth alongside …

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Primary healthcare: The role of Community Health Promoters

WEBThe government has enlisted 100,000 community health promoters who will deliver primary health care to Kenyans. President William Ruto has committed to …

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New health bills a game-changer for UHC, says Health CS

WEBHealth Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has welcomed the move by the cabinet to give the green light to a series of transformative health bills under the …

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Waiguru flags off Community Health Promoters as Kirinyaga

WEBKirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday flagged off 1,205 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in a bid to strengthen the provision of primary …

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Stakeholders call for review of health warnings of tobacco products

WEBStakeholders in the tobacco industry have reiterated calls for a review of the proposed graphic health warnings for tobacco products. They argue the draft health …

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Healthcare professionals’ remittances surge surpassing traditional

WEBRecent figures from the Central Bank of Kenya reveal a surge in healthcare professionals' remittances to Ksh483 billion in 2022 surpassing income from traditional …

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KMTC Strategic Plan unveiled

WEBNovember 9, 2023. The Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula has unveiled the Kenya Medical Training College [KMTC) 2023-2028 Strategic Plan during the …

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President Ruto signs four healthcare bills into law

WEBPresident Ruto saying with their implementation, the attainment of Universal Health Coverage is within reach for all Kenyans. The President also signed into law the …

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World Health Day: States faulted for failing to invest in Public

WEBApril 7, 2024. Kenya has rolled out a new health insurance fund that seeks to provide affordable healthcare to all. As the world marks World Health Day on April 7, …

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President Ruto: New healthcare plan will leave no one behind

WEBKenyans will now access quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable and non-discriminatory manner. This follows the signing of four revolutionary and …

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Kenya marks 60 years of independence with pioneering healthcare …

WEBOver the last six decades, the number of health care facilities across the country has increased, with the national government complimenting the efforts of county …

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CS Nakhumicha inaugrates New Social Health Authority Board

WEBNovember 27, 2023. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Monday inaugurated the New Social Health Authority (SHA) Board. The board consists of Dr Timothy Olweny …

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State to construct ICU in Kshs. 950 million social economic

WEBWe didn’t have an ICU in Kilifi County. People were being referred all the way from Tana River, Lamu and Kilifi to Mombasa,” said CS Malonza. Phase II of the …

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Ministry of Health, Defence signs MOU for integrated emergency …

WEBJanuary 17, 2024. The ministry of health has signed an MOU with the ministry of defence meant to enhance emergency response to national disasters. The collaboration, which …

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Kenya launches project to revolutionise Sickle Cell care

WEBSeptember 13, 2023. Approximately 14,000 children are born with sickle cell disease each year in Kenya. In a landmark initiative, the Ministry of Health in Kenya has officially …

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Gachagua officially opens UHC expo ahead of Mashujaa Day

WEBDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially opened the thematic Mashujaa Day celebrations week in Kericho County ahead of the Mashujaa day …

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Budget 2023: Treasury decreases health care budget to Ksh 141B

WEBTreasury has allocated Ksh 141.2 billion to cater for health care services in the 2023/2024 budget a decrease from Ksh 146.8 billion in the previous financial year. …

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