Trans Nzoia County Teaching and Referral Hospital, which has been under construction for almost eight years that is worth Sh.1.5 billion is now almost complete. Health Principal Secretary (PS), Susan Mochache, toured the facility and has assured of closer collaboration between the National and County governments in order to improve and sustain quality health services…
Baringo County has Intensified Covid-19 Vaccination targeting to vaccinate 179,000 people in the latest vaccination drive against Covid-19. Speaking when a 10-day Covid-19 vaccination exercise in Kabarnet Town, Baringo Chief Officer (CO) for Medical Services Salome Chelimo said they are rolling out the vaccination drive across the county with much attention on youth and learners…
Following a crackdown on establishments violating health and safety standards by public health officials in Marakwet West, a large number of hoteliers running various eateries in Kapsowar were detained. The operations, which caught many hotel owners and employees off guard, were successful in catching people lacking required clothing and health certifications. Marakwet West County Administrator…
The Electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) has been implemented by the County Government of Nakuru with the goal of improving the provision of primary healthcare services to households. The system, according to Governor Lee Kinyanjui, was taken from the National Community Health Strategy 2020–2025’s attempts to digitize community health, and it was funded by…
In a study conducted in Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi Counties, Preliminary findings have shown that tobacco use the usage of tobacco has remained prevalent despite the efforts done to avert the devastating health and environmental impacts of the drug. 3 out of 10 youths use tobacco showing with a majority of them being university…
Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situations calls for different types of support. Providing emotional support requires a person to listen without judgement and show that they understand by responding empathetically. This may mean that a person has to resist…
The Government says it has set aside Sh200 million to offset hospital bills for police officers who exhaust their annual National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover limits. Speaking when he appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee, Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho said the funds will be released once NHIF submits the list of…
In fulfillment of one of the Big Four Agendas, Health Mama Margaret Kenyatta Children Hospital has been opened. Speaking while officiating over the opening of the hospital in Kariobangi East, Korogocho, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that the recently launched Level 6 Mama Margaret Kenyatta Children Hospital will have a direct social impact on the…
The Health ministry has lifted the rule requiring Kenyans to wear facemasks in public places. Addressing to journalists at Afya House in Nairobi, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, said despite the lift the wearing of facemasks will be required during indoor meetings. “It is highly recommended that you should continue wearing facemasks, even when in…
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) leadership has welcomed the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) national scale-up efforts to all 47 counties and confirmed its organizational readiness to support the rollout of affordable healthcare. Following the success of the UHC pilot project in 2018, President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Monday, launched the national UHC Scale-Up, an essential…