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Africans now healthier than rest of the world

WEBRising national domestic health budgets in African economies over the last decade have resulted in longer and healthier lives for most people in Africa, and the …

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World Bank to expand health services to 1.5 billion …

WEBThe World Bank Group has announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. …

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Nearly 136m people in Africa live with hearing difficulties: …

WEBIn Africa, an estimated 136 million people are currently living with hearing loss, a figure expected to swell to 337 million by 2050. This silent epidemic has profound …

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Kenyans to register afresh for universal healthcare

WEBPresident William Ruto greets leaders when he arrived in Chepalungu, Kericho County on March 16, 2024. Kenyans already enrolled in the National Health …

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Six Mt Kenya counties top in cancer burden, reveals MoH …

WEBThe report presented by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and CAS Mercy Mwangangi shows Embu has 1,906 cases, Taita Taveta 1,884 and Machakos has 1,844 …

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Award launched to celebrate excellence on population …

WEBA journalism award has been launched to amplify media engagement with population, health, environment and sustainable development programs in Africa.

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General is resting with a cheeky smile! Son mourns Ogolla …

WEBChief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla's son Joel Omondi speaking on April 19, 2024. Son of late Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla, Joel Omondi, has …

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How I started Ruai Family Hospital

WEBWhen he opened the doors of the facility on September 11, 2011, he named it Ruai Hospital. Using a loan of Ksh300, 000 (just under 3,000 US dollars) from his …

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Eleven counties benefit from Sh3.5bn grant from USAID

WEBEleven counties are set to benefit from a Sh3.5 billion grant from USAID towards improving health services, accountability and increased local involvement in …

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Kenyans struggle with access to healthcare as 80% lack insurance

WEB•The Draft Kenya Comprehensive Medical Report proposes changes to the current health insurance regulatory framework. •This is in a bid to increase penetration …

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Social media platforms spread at least 1.5 billion fake posts daily

WEBAccording to the research, it is estimated that each disinformation actor creates an average of 3.9 posts per day. Therefore, 1.5 billion pieces of disinformation …

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Kenya's health systems fragile, susceptible to outbreaks

WEBKenya has been advised to ensure health systems are resilient to outbreaks and can continue offering key services in cases of eventuality. This is after research by …

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Raila, Suluhu lead in mourning tragic death of CDF Francis Ogolla

WEBChief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla. Azimio Leader Raila Odinga mourned the tragic death of Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla. Francis Ogolla died …

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Newly built 28 hospitals benefited slum residents, relieved KNH

WEBIn Summary. •The new health facilities have reduced the long queues in KNH, Mbagathi, Mama Lucy, Mutuini and Pumwani Maternity hospitals and ensured …

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32 Nairobi hospitals to offer mental health services, battle …

WEBThe Nairobi Metropolitan Service is unveiling mental health and psychological support services in 32 city health facilities. The services include …

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Flags fly at half mast at Jomo Kenyatta mausoleum in honour of …

WEBImage: EZEKIEL AMING'A. All flags at the Jomo Kenyatta mausoleum were o Friday raised at half-mast in honour of the late Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla. …

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Kenya gets Sh28.6bn World Bank healthcare support

WEBKenya's primary health care programme has received a $215 million (Sh28.6 billion) funding. Out of this, $160 million is from the International Development …

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Ruto signs four Universal Health Care Bills into law

WEBPresident William Ruto has signed the Universal Health Care Bill, which is set to support the improvement of the Universal Health Coverage plan. The Bills are the …

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Bold new you: How Viya Health Kenya is helping women reclaim …

WEBVIYA Health Enterprises is a social business that brings together sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information, products, and services via a …

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UK mission in Kenya honors late Ogolla, flags at half-mast

WEBImage: COURTESY. In a show of respect and solidarity, the United Kingdom mission in Kenya has lowered its flags to half-mast to honor the late General …

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What is contained in a Community Health Promoter's kit

WEBPresident William Ruto on Monday flagged off 100,000 test kits to be used by Community Health Promoters (CHP). The kits will play a vital role in the …

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Ruto: This is how new universal healthcare will work

WEBOn Thursday, President Ruto signed the Universal Health Care Bills, which are set to support the improvement of the Universal Health Coverage plan. The Bills are …

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NHIF to change name to NSHIF

WEBThe Ministry of Health is mulling changing the name of the national health insurer from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to National Social Health Insurance …

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Siaya community health promoters to be enrolled into NHIF

WEBSiaya county government under the leadership of Governor James Orengo has set aside Sh13 million to enrol a total of 2,128 community health promoters across …

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Doctors strike: CS Nakhumicha schedules meeting with union

WEBThe Ministry of Health has scheduled a meeting with the doctors’ union on Monday to unlock the strike stalemate. Health CS Susan Nakhumicha in a letter to the …

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