Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has called upon all Kenyans to register for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) which replaces the existing National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) starting October 1, 2024.

Speaking at a media engagemen…

Bungoma County has received Sh59 million worth of medical equipment and supplies from USAID’s Dumisha Afya Initiative.

According to USAD Dumisha Afya Initiative team led by chief of the party Dr. Everline Ashiono while handing over the donation to B…

The Department of Health in Narok County has distributed 93 per cent of the Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) to the registered households.

Speaking during a stakeholders meeting to review the net distribution exercise that was launched two week…

The government has allocated Sh6.1 billion for the Social Health Authority (SHA) which is set to be officially launched on October 1st, 2024.

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Deborah Barasa said that SHA, which will replace the National Hospital In…

At least 45 percent of Turkana County residents are still practicing open defecation.

According to the County Public Health Officer Innocent Sifuna, only 55 percent of the county is open defecation free.

‘We are currently standing at 55% ODF status…

As the world observes suicide prevention month this September, a counselling psychologist has opined that concerted efforts among all the stakeholders including the public is required to change the suicide narrative.

Fransica Wambui notes that with …

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million

The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of…

The County Government of Nakuru has embraced a baby-friendly community initiative to promote, protect and support breastfeeding.

Under the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) for healthcare workers 2024 guide from the Ministry of Health, health…

The government has announced that the new health insurance scheme will fully cover cancer treatment costs, giving hope to the over 1 million Kenyans who are likely to be impoverished by the disease.

Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth while con…

Bio-Bank UK reports a rise in dementia cases, primarily among blacks and African-Americans, highlighting the need for further research on these groups.

The findings were disclosed during a two-day inaugural conference on brain health and dementia in…