Health

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has reaffirmed that the nationwide strike by all clinical officers, set to begin on Sunday, will proceed as planned. KUCO had previously issued a 14-day strike notice, which will expire on January 19, due to alleged discrimination by the Social Health Authority (SHA) …

Kenya’s Director-General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth has said the nation is on high alert after a suspected Marburg disease was detected in neighboring Tanzania. An outbreak of the virus has been reported in the Kagera region in northwestern Tanzania, where eight people have reportedly died after contracting the virus. …

On Wednesday, tensions erupted at Afya House when frustrated patients, some with infants, interrupted a Ministry of Health press briefing to protest ongoing issues with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) system. The protest occurred amid reports of numerous patients being stranded at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) due to system …

The government has moved swiftly to allay public health concerns following the fall of a mysterious space object in Makuku Village, Makueni County, on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reassured residents and the wider public that the debris, which fell …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed the disbursement of Ksh.1.75 billion to cover doctors’ and medical interns’ outstanding salaries and allowances that have been pending since 2016. The payment addresses a portion of the total arrears, which had accumulated to Ksh.3.5 billion over the years. Mary Muthoni, the Principal …

The Mpox outbreak that began in May 2024 raised concerns in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the World Health Organization declaring it an emergency three months later, in August. Kenya recorded its first case of the viral disease just two weeks after the WHO’s warning, sparking widespread fear. Could this …

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. …