© WHO/Omer Tarig A six-month-old girl was the first child to receive the malaria vaccine in Sudan, during Tuesday’s vaccine roll-out event in Gedaref. Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease. On Monday, The Federal Ministry of Health, […]
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Deborah Barasa (middle) The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive fact-finding mission across Kenya’s 47 counties to evaluate how effectively public health facilities are supporting the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, Monday visited Kenyatta National Hospital, where she […]
The Ministry of Health has introduced the National Equipment Support Program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure across Kenyan counties. The program, which will replace the Managed Equipment Services (MES) scheme, was unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, in Kisumu. Counties will retain 15pc of profits generated under the program, […]
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai. The government has released Ksh. 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This announcement comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, confirming that […]
Harry Kimtai is the Principal Secretary for State Department of Medical Services in the Ministry of Health Persons with disabilities (PWDs) face significant challenges when accessing healthcare services, as the system is often not tailored to meet their needs. For instance, many health facilities in Kenya do not have sign language interpreters, and medications are […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. “Malaria is as […]
Kenya grapples with significant public health problems due to alcohol consumption Majority of Kenyans have backed the push for higher taxes to reduce alcohol consumption and related harms, a new report reveals. The survey, Public Opinion Attitudes and Support for Government Action on Alcohol Use in Kenya shows that 65pc of Kenyans believe that tax […]
The National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) is currently conducting a two-day stakeholder meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru County as part of the strategic planning process which is a pivotal opportunity to ensure synergy, collaboration, and alignment of its strategic goals with national priorities. Addressing on the background of various public health threats led by public health […]
© UNICEF/Mohammed Jamal Mothers and their children attend a nutrition centre in Tawila in North Darfur State, Sudan Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition, which is the most dangerous form of malnutrition. The warning comes from […]
Kenyan mothers are enduring egregious human rights breaches when seeking maternity care in medical facilities, according to strong evidence from a survey conducted by the Nguvu Collective on Obstetric Violence (OBV) encountered by women in Kenya. Towards Ending OBV in Kenya: Unveiling the Invisible Wounds of Obstetric Violence Through the Voices of Kenyan Women is […]
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) on Saturday held its inaugural 10 KM Health Walk and a free medical camp to promote healthy living and support universal healthcare. The annual 10 KM MMTC health walk started at Hamptons hospital through the Plaza district, and continued through the Golf district, then airport district, and Grid district. […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula has backed government initiatives to revamp the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). At a Universal Health Coverage session Friday in Butere Kakamega County, Nakhumicha highlighted reforms to strengthen NHIF’s role in purchasing health services and enhance KEMSA’s procurement efficiency. Efforts are underway […]
