Health
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Creating Inclusive Conversations That Save Lives
Every September, the world comes together to mark National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a vital period dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigma, a...
Critical Services Collapse At Vihiga County Referral Hospital, Equipment Out Of Service For Over A Year
Vihiga County Governor Wilber Otichilo has revealed that key services at Vihiga County Referral Hospital have collapsed, citing prolonged breakdowns of critica...
Gov't To Fund SHA Contributions For 1.5 Million Vulnerable Kenyans
The government has announced it will begin paying social health contributions for 1.5 million vulnerable citizens starting next week.According to President Will...
Government Vows to Prosecute Hospitals Over SHA Fraud
President William Ruto has announced that a thousand hospitals whose licenses were revoked for attempting to defraud the Social Health Authority (SHA) will soon...
PS Muthoni Cracks Down on Outpatient Charges at Level 2, 3, and Sub-County Hospitals
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has issued a stern warning to hospitals in the country, stating that facilities at Level 2, Level 3, and sub-coun...
Understanding Nairobi's Cold Season and Associated Health Risks
Nairobi experiences its coldest months from June to August, primarily due to its high altitude (around 5,895 feet or 1,795 meters above sea level) and the influ...
Health CS Duale Hails Major UHC Milestone
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday announced a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage.According to the CS, 24 million...
Mass registration of persons with disabilities takes place in Kajiado
In a groundbreaking step towards inclusivity, the County Government of Kajiado, in collaboration with key partners, is set to conduct a Mass Assessment and Re...
Terre des Hommes Netherlands Launches the ‘Also Online’ Campaign to Stop the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Online grooming, sextortion, livestreaming, and child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) are examples of the exploitation children encounter in the digital environme...
The Emotional Toll of Endometriosis
Every March, the world unites to recognize Endometriosis Awareness Month. This isn't just about raising awareness; it's about demanding change.Endometriosis is...
US Eases Aid Freeze, But Restrictions Remain on Certain Programs
U.S. government-supported organizations, including health initiatives funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), will now continue...
WHO Warns of Devastating Impact of HIV Funding Pause
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concerns regarding the immediate funding pause for HIV programs in low- and middle-income countries.Accor...
Cervical Health Awareness Month: PS Muthoni Urge Kenyans To Embrace Regular Screening
The Ministry of Health, through the Community Health Promoters (CHPs), has launched an awareness campaign to encourage parents to embrace the Human Papillomavi...
Cancer Awareness: Cancer Screening
The term "cancer screening" describes tests that check for cancerous growths before you notice any symptoms. When cancer is discovered early on, it is frequentl...
Nurses Week: Champions Of Disability Inclusion In Healthcare
Nurses Week, celebrated annually from May 6th to 12th, is a time to shower our amazing nurses with appreciation for their dedication and skill.This year, let's...
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Breaking Barriers, Saving Lives
Hey there, January isn't just about resolutions – it's also a month we have to kick cervical cancer out by smashing down barriers for our beautiful women with d...
New Health Funds To Provide Universal Coverage For Kenyans
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved three bills that will repeal the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and establish three new funds: the Primary Healthcare Fun...
National Psoriasis Awareness Month
August marks a particular month dedicated to raising awareness about a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people around the world - National Psoria...
Kiambu County Initiates Training Program for Community Health Promoters
Kiambu County Department of Health Services has launched an extensive training program to equip 3000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) with the necessary skills...
Kiambu Residents Benefit From NHIF Free Medical Camp
BY Grace NaishooThe National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, flagged off a free medical camp exercise in Kiambu County in partnership w...