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...

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...

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...

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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Pilot’s Quick Action Prevents Tragedy in Australia Scenic Helicopter Incident: Report

Sydney: The pilot's quick action was key to ensuring the safety of all aboard a scenic helicopter flight that ended in a forced landing last September in Australia's Northern Territory, a government report has revealed. According to Namibia Press Age...
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Mombasa and Kwale Residents Participate in Wildlife Law Review

Mombasa: The State Department for Wildlife, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has initiated a public participation exercise for the residents of Mombasa and Kwale counties to gather their feedback on the revision of the Wildlife Conservation...

Joy And Celebrations As Erastus Ethekon Is Nominated The Head IEBC

Turkana: The Turkana Professionals' Association, led by their chairman Jackson Nakusa, has extended their gratitude to President William Ruto for the nomination of Erastus Ethekon as the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissi...

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