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, governments are in the spotlight over their failure to invest adequate resources in public healthcare systems, undermining many people’s right to health. Under international human rights law, States […]
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has assented to a new regulation that seeks to protect the public from the dangers of consumption of alcoholic drinks. The enactment of the Kirinyaga County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2023 comes in the wake of death of 17 people who had consumed ethanol laced brew at Kangai and Kandongu villages […]
The Government is putting up Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres across the country. The centres are aimed at suppressing demand, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of addicts. According to the Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the National Government will partner with County Governments to ensure all 47 Counties have a Rehabilitation centre offering affordable, publicly funded […]
Mombasa County residents are set to benefit from the mass distribution of mosquito nets. In a bid to combat malaria and enhance public health, the Governor of Mombasa County, Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, initiated the distribution exercise. The event, held on March 21, 2024, saw the flagging off of lorries carrying nets, with key dignitaries including […]
KEMSA CEO Dr. Andrew Mulwa The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has put Kenya on the world map after winning the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024, which is conferred by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR). The outstanding achievement comes barely two months after its CEO, Dr. Andrew Mulwa bagged the African Governance Award, […]
Several students of Kenyatta University who got injured in Monday evening’s accident at Maungu in Voi, Taita Taveta County have been evacuated to Mombasa and Nairobi for specialized treatment. There are forty-two students who sustained serious injuries while four had slight wounds. The University Vice Chancellor Paul Wainaina has in the meantime led a delegation […]
Kangema Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Murang’a County The National Government through the Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi will construct a four storeyed building worth Ksh100m to be undertaken in three phases. Addressing the press after the ground breaking ceremony outside the college at Kocholia, Teso North Member of […]
Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha The Government has underscored the critical need for action on food safety. Speaking during the 54th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene held in Nairobi, Monday, Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha highlighted the alarming global impact of foodborne diseases, with over half a billion people falling […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Government has unveiled ambitious plans for the Social Health Authority (SHA) to deliver efficient, affordable, and non-discriminatory healthcare services to all Kenyans, a significant stride towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Speaking at a Nairobi Hotel during discussions with the joint Committee for Health, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha emphasized that […]
Renowned cardiologist Dr Betty Gikonyo has challenged corporates and university alumni groups to sponsor needy students in various academic disciplines to enable them realise their dreams. Dr Gikonyo, the Chairperson of The Karen Hospital, said many bright students cannot afford exorbitant fees and other costs charged by universities, leading to failure to develop their talent. […]
The government Wednesday launched KEMSA-Kisumu Regional Distribution Centre, a milestone marked under the KEMSA Transformation Agenda. This decentralization initiative aims to streamline order processing at the National Supply Chain Centre and reduce the Order Turnaround Time by approximately 40 pc. Speaking during the launch of the facility, KEMSA Board Chairperson Irungu Nyakera noted that since […]
Kangema Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Murang’a County The government has pledged Kshs 65 million towards equipping the Kangema Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Murang’a County, to meet high standards before admitting new students. Constructed by the NG-CDF at a cost of Ksh100 million and occupying 11 acres of land donated […]
