Health

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 …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed a death linked to Mpox in Kenya, alongside the recovery of 13 patients from the virus. The fatality was reported on Friday, as the ministry also announced three new cases in Mombasa, Nairobi, and Nakuru, bringing the total number of Mpox infections in …

Uncertainty surrounds the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheduled for tomorrow due to issues with the Means Testing Instrument (MTI), which is used to calculate annual premium contributions for informal sector households. It was revealed that the Ministry of Health and SHIF conducted a pilot project in …

The Ministry of Health has launched a program offering free Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUDs), which are often recommended for women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding. Dr. Albert Ndwiga, the Head of Family Planning in Kenya, announced that this contraceptive option will now be available at all public health facilities nationwide. The …

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a press briefing to provide crucial information and outline urgent measures in response to mpox. This briefing comes after the introduction of the Mpox Joint Continental Preparedness and Response Plan by the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization.

Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni has announced the confirmation of the fourth Mpox case in the country. The new case involves a truck driver from Mombasa traveling to Rwanda. The driver began feeling unwell on August 28 while passing through Gilgil and was unable to continue his …

By: China Daily A new mpox virus detection product has recently been approved for marketing, playing a role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus, according to a statement released by Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration on Wednesday. The National Medical Products Administration gave the green light for …