Health Care

Vihiga County Government Partners with WASH Alliance to Boost Sanitation and Hygiene

Vihiga: The Vihiga County Government has formalized a partnership with WASH Alliance Kenya to improve coordination in water, sanitation, and hygiene services. The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding aims to establish clear objectives, operational...

Public Sector Unions Cancel Strike After Agreement on Health Coverage Transition

NAIROBI: Public sector unions in Kenya have called off a planned strike after reaching an agreement with the government over the contentious implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Initially, over ten workers' unions, primarily representi...

Women in Embu Access Free Cancer Screenings Amid Healthcare Transition

EMBU: Hundreds of women in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, have received free breast and cervical cancer screenings through a medical camp organized by the Beyond Zero Foundation in partnership with the County Government. The initiative comes at a...

Stakeholders Urge Government to Address Transition Issues in Kenya’s Health Insurance

HOMA BAY: A free medical camp in Homa Bay has highlighted significant challenges faced by Kenyans during the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This transition period has resulted in...

State Calls on Medical Facilities to Adhere to SHA Service Agreements

MOMBASA: The Ministry of Health has urged medical facilities participating in the Social Health Authority (SHA) program to adhere to their service agreements, amid reports of certain facilities demanding upfront cash payments or denying services. Heal...

Makueni County Enhances Healthcare with New X-Ray Machines and Ambulances

Makueni: Seven hospitals in Makueni County are set to be equipped with new X-ray machines, enhancing healthcare services across the region, according to the county's Governor, Mutula Kilonzo Jr. The announcement was made during the Mashujaa Day Celebr...

Kericho County Commissioner Promotes New Health Cover and Safety Measures at Mashujaa Day Celebrations

Kericho: Kericho County Commissioner Mr. Gilbert Kitiyo has called on local residents to register for the new government medical cover, the Social Health Authority (SHA), highlighting its comprehensive benefits during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations at ...

620 Dogs in Ilmotiok Ward Vaccinated in Rabies Prevention Drive

Narok: In an ambitious public health initiative, the Narok County government, in collaboration with Mara North Conservancy, has vaccinated over 600 dogs against rabies in Ilmotiok ward, Narok West Sub County. The drive aims to combat the spread of the...

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M-Pesa Foundation Launches Sh30 Million School Infrastructure Project in Murang’a

MURANG'A: Learners at Karimamwaro Primary School in Kandara Sub County, Murang'a County, are set to benefit from a Sh30 million infrastructure project commissioned by the M-Pesa Foundation. The project includes the renovation of six classrooms, the co...
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Presidents of Angola and South Africa Meet to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation

PRETORIA: Angolan President João Lourenço and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa convened in Pretoria on Thursday to discuss and strengthen cooperative relations between their respective nations. This meeting marks the beginning of President Lour...

Youth Urged to Pursue Technical Training Amid Declining White-Collar Opportunities, Says Garissa Governor

GARISSA: Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has called on the youth in the region to seek technical education to equip themselves with skills necessary for self-employment, highlighting the dwindling availability of white-collar jobs. Speaking during the Ja...

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Nedgo Village Contributes 2.5 Million FCFA to Burkina Faso’s Patriotic Support Fund

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