Amplifying silence: Voices of the deaf community on inclusion and advocacy
The “Voices of the Deaf” interview that aired recently on Citizen TV offered a profound exploration of the lives and…
Doctors’ strike leaves patients in agony
HEALTH CRISIS Last week, patients nationwide found themselves stranded as doctors initiated a strike, leading to the disruption of vital…
Healthcare workforce crisis threatens Kenya’s universal health coverage goals
The Kenya Kwanza administration’s endeavor to realize Universal Health Coverage (UHC) faces a potential setback amidst a crisis involving healthcare…
Kenya launches collaborative initiative to scale up community health workers programme
In order to elevate the standard of healthcare provision, it is imperative to bolster the capabilities of community health workers.…
KHRC calls out county governors over alarming teenage pregnancy rates
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has confronted county leaders regarding the alarming rates of teenage pregnancies. The Commission issued…
Obesity among women could be our next big ‘pandemic’- KDHS report
KDHS data indicates that approximately half of educated and affluent women of reproductive age in Kenya are overweight or obese,…
Health CS suspends NHIF managers in crackdown
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakumicha has taken action against eight branch managers of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) who…
Increasing number of Ugandan men opting for DNA paternity tests surges
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda has reported a significant rise in the number of men seeking DNA paternity…
Joy for Kirinyaga residents as county’s largest hospital prepares to open
Kerugoya Level Five County Referral Hospital, which will be opened by President William Ruto, brings great relief to the residents…
Mudavadi cautions against undermining NHIF, urges enhanced management of the healthcare sector
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has criticised the actions of unscrupulous individuals undermining the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) scheme,…