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Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to uphold proper hygiene practices and take an active role in environmental conservation efforts. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations at Ngiriambu Comprehensive School in Gichugu Constituency, the PS led residents, students, and government officials in a national tree-planting …

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned administrators of Level 2, Level 3, and sub-county hospitals against demanding payment from patients seeking outpatient care, in line with President William Ruto’s directive. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Kirinyaga Central on Sunday, Muthoni said the Ministry will …

Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has expressed concern over the growing use of tobacco products—particularly vaping—among children and women in Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on NTV’s Fixing the Nation, Muthoni revealed that more than 100,000 children aged between 10 and 17 are already using vape …

Kenya has acquired 10,700 doses of the Mpox vaccine as part of its ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable populations and enhance preparedness for emerging health threats. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel The consignment arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday night and was received by …

PS Mary Muthoni has promised to urge President William Ruto to visit Kirinyaga County for a development tour. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at an event in Ngiriambu village, Muthoni asked residents if they wanted the President to come, and once they agreed, she assured them he …

The Ministry of Health has confirmed three additional cases of Mpox, raising the total to 41 since the outbreak began in July 2024. Mary Muthoni, the PS for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, stated that 271 individuals who came into contact with the 41 confirmed cases …

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 …

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. …