Health
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...
Accessible Toilets Commissioned In Nakuru County
Persons with disabilities in Nakuru county can now breathe a sigh of relief after County Executive for Social Services Josephine Achieng Tuesday commissioned an...
Call To Action For Clubfoot Cases
BY KNA's JUDY TOOChildren with disabilities are one of the marginalized and excluded groups in society. And for that reason, parents in Uasin Gishu County have...
Cigarette Smoking Among Leading Causes Of Disabilities
This year’s World No Tobacco Day will be celebrated at Sibuoche market in Migori county on Wednesday 31, May at an event expected to be graced by senior nationa...
Women With Disabilities Most Affected By Period Poverty
Women and girls with disabilities are most affected by lack of access to sanitary hygiene products than the other population all over the world.This, according...
Mental Health Awareness-Depression
BY ESTHER MUTURIDepression is a chronic feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason. It is distin...
NHIF Seeks Sh. 6.9 Billion To Rollout Preventive Healthcare Package
By KNA's Chris MahandaraThe National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has written a proposal to the National Treasury to secure Sh. 6.9 billion to roll out a pre...
KEMSA Reforms
President William Ruto on Monday through a notification of presidential action dated May 15 appointed Irungu Nyakera as the chairperson of the Kenya Medical Su...
WHO Closes Down Its Regional Office In Moscow
By REUTERSThe World Health Organization said on Monday, May 15, that its members in Europe had voted to shut a regional office located in Moscow, a move which f...
Mental Health-Accepting Your Disability
Mental health according to the Centre for Disease Control includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being which affects how we think, feel and act.It a...
Health CS Announce New Malaria Approach
BY MUSA MARANGAHealth ministry cabinet secretary(CS) Susan Nakhumicha has announced a changed approach to malaria control measures terming it a paradigm shift b...