Health Care

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...

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...

Fistula: A Neglected Condition Plaguing Women in Migori County

Migori: Fistula remains a largely neglected medical condition impacting numerous women in Migori County, with many suffering in silence due to stigma and lack of proper medical facilities. This condition, which involves an abnormal connection between ...

Sons of Prominent Namibian Politicians Join Electoral Race with Republican Party

Windhoek: Herbert Diergaardt and Andrew Matjila Jr., offspring of notable Namibian politicians, are stepping into the political arena as candidates for the Republican Party of Namibia, gearing up for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary electio...

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 ...

Uasin Gishu Parents Encouraged to Prioritize Health Precautions During Initiation Ceremonies

UASIN GISHU: As the season for traditional initiation ceremonies approaches, Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Dr. Edyson Nyale has urged parents and stakeholders to prioritize the health and safety of boys undergoing circumcision. The commissioner emph...

Residents in Turkana Benefit from Free Cataract Surgeries

AROO: Residents of Aroo Sub County in Turkana County are experiencing significant improvements in their quality of life following successful cataract surgeries performed at a local eye clinic. The initiative, in collaboration with the Fred Hollows Fou...

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Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 6.75 Percent: Bank of Namibia’s Decision to Safeguard Currency Peg

Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.75 percent for the next two months. The central bank announced this decision on Wednesday, stating that the unchanged rate aims to sustain the peg between the Namibian Dollar and th...
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Ethiopia and Kenya Sign Memorandum to Boost Border Trade

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Kenya have signed an implementation memorandum of agreement to facilitate trade relations between the two countries and ensure that people living in the border area can access essential daily commodities without any supply di...

Value Addition on Rice Key to Boosting Income and Nutrition in Kenya

Nairobi: Paddy rice production in Kenya has doubled over the past six years, increasing from 116,000 metric tons in 2018 to 244,000 metric tons in 2023. However, the national rice self-sufficiency rate remains below 20 percent, indicating a continued ...

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