Health

Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for Public Health, has urged doctors to reconsider their position and engage in negotiations with the government to prevent a potential strike. Muthoni emphasized that the government is fully dedicated to addressing the key concerns of doctors, ensuring they remain available throughout the festive season. …

Doctors in Kenya’s Upper Eastern Region, affiliated with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), have confirmed their participation in the nationwide strike scheduled for December 22. The doctors from Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties announced they would join their colleagues nationwide in demanding the government …

The government is in the process of establishing a committee to assess the tariffs and benefits under the Social Health Insurance (SHA) Regulations. The committee will evaluate the current system and propose practical solutions to address both immediate and long-term challenges facing the health insurance scheme. Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary …

In a interview at Inooro TV on Thursday morning, Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health, provided an insightful overview of the transformative reforms currently underway in Kenya’s health sector, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. …

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has started using advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR), called Pillscan, to improve medicine quality control. In a statement released on Wednesday, the PPB explained that the new technology will enhance its quality control by detecting substandard and counterfeit drugs, ensuring that medicines are safe, …

Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health, has announced that the Linda Mama maternal healthcare program has been integrated into the Social Health Authority (SHA) and now provides a broader range of services. On December 9, 2024, Muthoni shared a message …

The Council of Governors has introduced a financial procedure manual for county health spending units aimed at improving financial management and accountability within the health sector. During the launch at Movenpick Hotel, Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, emphasized that every Kenyan has the …

The government, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has cleared Sh3.7 billion in outstanding bills owed to various healthcare facilities, including Sh1.4 billion in arrears for the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). During a meeting with faith-based health stakeholders on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa confirmed significant progress …

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a recall for two batches of Efinox nasal drops following a labeling mix-up that could make the products unsafe for use. The affected batches, Batch No. 82979 (Efinox 1% w/v) and Batch No. 82978 (Efinox 0.5% w/v), were manufactured by Laboratory and Allied …

By: KNA The Ministry of Health has rolled out an elaborate plan to decentralise cancer treatment services to give impetus to the fight against the disease. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Barasa, said the move also targets to ease pressure on Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), …