Category: Medical
Nandi County Takes Action Against Malaria with Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign.
Nandi: In a decisive move to combat malaria in high-risk areas, the Nandi County Government has officially kicked off a mass mosquito net distribution campaign. The program, launched by Nandi Deputy Governor and Acting County Executive Committee Membe…
Nakuru Records New Mpox Case as Surveillance Enhanced.
Nakuru: The Nakuru Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (PHEOC) has reported three new suspected Mpox cases and one confirmed case in the last three days. In its latest situation report, PHEOC confirmed that four confirmed cases were still undergo…
Sh5.3 Million USAID Donation Boosts Embu Healthcare System.
Embu: Embu County’s healthcare system has received a major boost after receiving a donation of ICT equipment and medical supplies worth Sh5.3 million from the USAID Jamii Tekelezi Programme. The donation included desktop computers, laptops, tablets, a…
County of Nakuru Steps Up Training for Community Health Promoters.
Nakuru: The County Government of Nakuru is prioritising continuous training of Community Health Promoters (CHPS) as a tool for universal healthcare to enhance their capacity to deliver primary healthcare services. County Executive Committee Member for…
UK NGO to equip Uasin Gishu VTCs with training tools
Vocational Training Centres (VTC) in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from training tools and equipment through a partnership between the County, and a UK non-governmental organisation, Work Aid International.
Through the partnership, the VTCs …
Kenyans urged to boost iodine intake to combat deficiencies
Kenyans have been urged to increase the consumption of iodine, especially in food, in a bid to eliminate micronutrient deficiency, which is responsible for a variety of health and development disorders collectively referred to as Iodine Deficiency Di…
WAP advocates for equitable, humane, and sustainable food systems
The World Animal Protection (WAP) is calling for urgent action to create food systems that prioritise the welfare of animals, people, and the planet.
The organisation notes that as the global population continues to grow, the demand for food is risi…
Wajir marks World Mental Health Day
Wajir County, in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross (KRC), Tuesday marked World Mental Health Day at the Wajir County Referral Hospital in a move aimed at promoting mental health awareness.
The event brought together health officials, community …
Health ministry receives Mpox supplies from WHO
The Ministry of Health has received Mpox kits and drugs from the World Health Organization (WHO) through USAID for management of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDS).
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Cabinet Secretary (CS)for Health Dr. Debor…
Vaccine manufacturing factory to be established in Eldoret
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has been allocated land by the county government of Uasin Gishu to construct a KEMRI centre and a vaccine manufacturing factory.
KEMRI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prof. Elijah Songok said they have alrea…