Topic: Ministry of Health
WHO Issues Advisory to Kenya After 8 Die in Tanzania Over Disease Outbreak
Jan 15, 2025 at 01:21 PM
WHO noted that the risk level for the region was high given that 8 people had died from the disease....
CS Barasa Issues Warning as She Addresses Reports of Hospitals Running Out of Supplies
Jan 08, 2025 at 06:18 PM
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa issued a warning....
Ministry of Health Issues Advisory Over Flu-Like Illness Caused by Virus
Jan 07, 2025 at 02:11 PM
Kenyans were advised to maintain high levels of hygiene and watch out for severe respiratory illness....
Ministry of Health Issues Advisory to Kenyans After Fall of Metallic Object in Makueni
Jan 04, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The Ministry of Health has cautioned Kenyans against handling mysterious objects that fall from the sky....
Ministry of Health Issues Warning Over Mpox Amid Increased Cases
Dec 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Avoid engaging in unprotected sex and reduce multiple sexual partners - Health PS Mary Muthoni....
Ministry of Health Issues Advisory Over Meat Ahead of Christmas Celebrations
Dec 23, 2024 at 01:15 PM
The Ministry also projected increased activities near water bodies during the festive season, further cautioning Kenyans about water safety....
Gov't's Message to Kenyans After 3 People Die From Consuming Illicit Alcohol
Dec 22, 2024 at 03:46 PM
"We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives."...
Gov't Announces New Requirement for All Health Facilities
Dec 17, 2024 at 08:25 AM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced a new requirement for all health facilities....
Gov’t Clarifies SHA Benefits, Reveals ICU Coverage Rates
Dec 16, 2024 at 08:47 AM
The Ministry of Health has issued a clarification on the benefits of SHA....
Gov’t Orders Immediate Quarantine of Cancer Drug
Dec 05, 2024 at 11:34 AM
The government has ordered an immediate quarantine of a cancer drug....
CS Barasa Responds to Reports of Mystery Suppliers Set to Receive Billions From SHA
Dec 05, 2024 at 09:04 AM
The Ministry of Health has responded to reports of mystery suppliers set to receive billions from the Social Health Authotriity (SHA)....
Another Intern Doctor Commits Suicide - KMPDU
Nov 26, 2024 at 01:55 PM
The incident comes after Dr. Desree Moraa Obwogi, an intern doctor, tragically died by suicide on Sunday, September 22....
6 Reasons Why SHA Implementation is Full of Confusion - Gathoni Wamuchomba
Nov 13, 2024 at 02:36 PM
According to the MP, the government overlooked several important factors such as rolling out a pilot in some counties....
Gov't Shuts Down Body by Design After the Death of Lucy Wambui
Nov 03, 2024 at 08:37 AM
The Nairobi-based facility has been shut down....
Government Takes Action Following Woman’s Death After Plastic Surgery
Nov 02, 2024 at 08:37 AM
The Ministry also revealed ways Kenyans can verify the registration of doctors and facilities....
Gov't Addresses Concerns Over Side Effects of Polio Vaccine in Children
Oct 19, 2024 at 08:19 AM
Some of the side effects witnessed in children include rashes, vomiting, and muscle pain....
Gov’t to Disburse Ksh4.5 Billion Owed to Healthcare Facilities
Oct 16, 2024 at 09:26 AM
The Ministry of Health stated that Ksh1.5 billion will be disbursed this week and the remainder will be released next week....
Kenya Records its First Mpox Death
Oct 14, 2024 at 07:19 PM
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has confirmed the first Mpox death in the country....
Gov’t Issues New Directive to All Employers on SHA Deductions
Oct 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) was rolled out on October 1, 2024....
Gov't Responds to Concerns Over Polio Vaccine Side Effects in Children
Oct 11, 2024 at 08:45 AM
The government launched the polio vaccination on October 2, and the exercise continued up to October 6....