Topic: Health CS
Health Ministry pledges swift settlement of NHIF debts ahead of SHA transition
Jul 05, 2024 at 05:15 PM
In a move to ensure a seamless transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Authority (SHA), the Ministry of Health has pledged to clear all o...
Doctors finally call off their 56-day strike after signing agreement with Govt
May 08, 2024 at 08:14 PM
The doctors' strike that has lasted 56 days since 13, March 2024 has finally been called off....
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Babu Owino moves to impeach CS Susan Nakhumicha over ongoing doctor’s strike
Apr 03, 2024 at 07:35 PM
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has announced his intention to file a notice of a motion seeking to remove Health CS Susan Nakhumicha over accusations that she has mi...
Kenyans to start contributing to new Social Health Insurance Fund in July
Feb 27, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Kenyans will soon contribute to a revamped healthcare financing system as the government prepares to launch the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)....
Court of Appeal upholds suspension of Social Health Insurance Act 2023
Jan 10, 2024 at 05:54 PM
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dealt a blow to the government's healthcare plans by declining to lift the suspension of the controversial Social Health Insurance Act 2023....
Kenya to end deal with Cuban doctors, focus to local healthcare professionals
Oct 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM
The government of Kenya has announced a significant shift in its healthcare strategy, revealing that it will not renew its agreement with Cuban doctors....
Govt allocates Sh3 billion to KEMSA to address delays in drug supply chain
Jul 11, 2023 at 07:25 PM
The government has announced the allocation of Sh3 billion to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in an effort to address the persistent delays in the supply of essential ...
William Ruto launches Gava Express, availing over 5,000 Govt services online
Jun 30, 2023 at 05:58 PM
In a momentous move towards modernization, Kenyans can now access over 5,000 government services online....
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Health CS Nakhumicha urges striking doctors in 4 counties to resume work
Apr 20, 2023 at 06:59 PM
The Health CS, Susan Nakhumicha, has called on striking doctors to resume their duties to prevent innocent patients from suffering....
Health CS Susan Nakhumicha addresses claims of condom shortage in Kenya
Jan 04, 2023 at 03:59 PM
The Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has dismissed reports claiming that there is a shortage of condoms in the country....
Health CS Nakhumicha claims interns earn more than doctors, KMPDU is livid
Nov 03, 2022 at 06:30 PM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has dismissed Health CS Susan Nakhumicha’s claims that medical interns earn more than doctors....
Government issues health advisory following outbreak of Ebola in Uganda
Sep 21, 2022 at 01:07 PM
The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Health has issued a health advisory following the outbreak of Ebola in the neighbouring country of Uganda....
No more wearing of masks in public, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announces
Mar 11, 2022 at 12:52 PM
The Cabinet Secretary of Health Mutahi Kagwe has lifted the mandatory wearing of masks in public places and other Covid-19 restrictions....
Govt in discussion with mobile providers to deduct NHIF payments directly from mobile wallets
Feb 11, 2022 at 11:28 AM
The government is in discussion with mobile service providers offering mobile money services to have the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) contribution deducted directly from s...
Uhuru unveils new Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital Regional Cancer Treatment Centre
Feb 08, 2022 at 05:38 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled the new Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital Regional Cancer Treatment Centre....
Relief as private hospitals agree to continue offering services to NHIF patients
Jan 31, 2022 at 07:36 PM
Kenyans have breathed a sigh of relief following the government’s intervention in the impasse between the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Kenya Association of Priva...
Kenya to start manufacturing Covid-19 vaccines by April 2022, CS Kagwe says
Dec 16, 2021 at 02:59 AM
Kenya will start manufacturing her own Covid-19 vaccines locally by April 2022, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe....
Omicron variant of Covid-19 detected in Kenya, CS Mutahi Kagwe confirms
Dec 15, 2021 at 12:32 PM
The dreaded variant of the Covid-19 virus, Omicron has been detected in Kenya....
Kenya demands proof of Covid-19 vaccination from foreign travelers
Dec 06, 2021 at 03:31 PM
Kenya has tightened the noose on visitors arriving from foreign countries in its new strategy in the fight against COVID-19....
MCK launches COVID-19 information portal
Oct 04, 2021 at 07:36 AM
The Media Council of Kenya has launched the COVID-19 information portal on Monday morning at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi....
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