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 …
Read More »Counties to Promote Universal Health Coverage
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 …
Read More »Gov’t Allocates Ksh.1.75 Billion to Settle Intern Doctors’ Salary Arrears
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 …
Read More »Government Reports Fourth Mpox Case in the Country
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 …
Read More »PS Muthoni: Linda Mama Integrated into SHIF
Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, has announced the integration of Linda Mama into the Social Health Insurance Funds (SHIF), which will improve benefits for expectant mothers. Linda Mama, a program offering free delivery services to expectant mothers, will be included in the expanded SHIF, replacing …
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