15,000 Students Gain Hygiene Knowledge in Sawa Campaign
Over 15,024 students from 15 schools in Nairobi County recently had a chance to enhance their knowledge on good hygiene and importance of handwashing as part of Sawa Family Bathing…
Raila Warned Against Shielding Mishra Amid Mediheal’s Kidney Transplant Scandal
Former immediate Kesses Member of Parliament MP Swarup Mishra is on the radar of investigating agencies amid increasing reports of commercialization of human organs and transplant tourism. According to a…
Nguvu Change Calls for Improved Working Conditions as the Country Marks International Nurses Day
Under-equipped health care facilities, overworked personnel and inadequate infrastructure are some of the systemic issues that have consistently plagued Kenya’s health sector. The recent strike organised by the Kenya Medical…
Babu Owino Moves Special Motion To Remove Health CS Susan Nakhumicha
Hon Babu Owino has announced that he is ready to move a special motion in parliament to remove Health cabinet secretary Susan Nakhumicha. According to to Article 152(6) of the…
Novozymes Achieves Milestone Merger with Chr. Hansen
Danish biotechnology firm Novozymes, which expanded its East Africa presence in 2019 with the opening of its Nairobi office, has successfully concluded its merger with Chr. Hansen. This is the…
Patience Achieng’s Campaign for Inclusive Education Attracts Politicians, Public
Nguvu Change Leader Patience Achieng’s campaign for inclusive education in Kenya is now attracting the attention of administrators, politicians, and the general public. Recently, she met Kenyan Senator Crystal Asige,…
Nguvu Change Leaders Lobby for Menstrual Health Policies in Kenya
Nguvu Change Leaders Sylvia Awinja, Frida Karani, and Victor Odongo have launched three distinct yet interconnected petitions, advocating for cohesive menstrual health policies in Kenya Menstrual poverty has become a…
Seek to prioritize family planning, reproductive health in climate and policy actions – NCPD
The director general of the National Council of Population Development (NCPD) challenged policymakers from across ministries to adopt cross-sectoral integration of population, health, environment and development especially in ensuring prioritization…
Businesses can do more to alleviate blood shortage
Blood is a precious resource and a life-saving input in medical emergencies. But since there is no synthetic substitute, human blood is a scarce commodity. There is a high demand…
Healthcare sector players urge for proper implementation of the new UHC laws
The African Institute of Development Policy (AFIDEP) has lauded the Kenya government for its recent passage of crucial health bills into law but urged for its effective implementation. Speaking at…