Health

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), …

President William Ruto has officially rebranded the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to Taifa Care, highlighting its essential role in ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the president expressed confidence that the new model would deliver efficient and effective …

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has praised the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for operating effectively. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega on Sunday, she urged more Kenyans to sign up for the scheme to ensure they don’t miss out on its benefits. Barasa highlighted the Ministry’s successful assessment …

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that recent side effects linked to the polio vaccine are purely coincidental and not caused by the vaccine itself. Health Director General Patrick Amoth emphasized that all vaccines, including the polio vaccine, are safe and effective in protecting children. “Following the recent …

The government has confirmed that Ksh.1.75 billion is available to address outstanding salary arrears owed to doctors. This funding will be disbursed by the Ministry of Health, via the Treasury, to county governments as conditional grants to help clear part of the Ksh.3.5 billion owed to doctors under the 2017-2021 …