Shedding Light on Sarcoma and Bone Cancer: a Call for Awareness
By Dr. Solomon Mutua, Oncologist, The Nairobi West Hospital Every year, July is recognized worldwide as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. It is vital to bring attention to a…
Health CS Nakhumicha calls for bridging of Human Resources for Health,
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has called for higher learning institutions and research centres to reflect on the pressing Human Resources for Health (HRH) gaps faced by our nation to…
Governor Sakaja Prioritizes Health, Distributes Medical Supplies
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has fronted health services on top of his agendas following new services he has unveiled barely a year in office. Chief Officer of Health Facilities, Geoffrey…
M-PESA Foundation invests KES 46 Million in Healthcare Services across the 47 Counties
About 60,000 peopleacross Kenya are set to benefit from M-PESA Foundation-funded medical camps in the 47 counties, starting with Lamu County this week. The KES 46 million investment is expected…
Stakeholders Call on Patient Collaboration in Cancer Treatment
Cancer patient advocacy officers and researchers are calling for increased patient involvement in shaping approaches to cancer research and treatment in Kenya. This is aimed at addressing the alarming challenges…
Kenya’s Main Health Insurer Conducts a 7-day Roadshow to Increase Retention to Informal Sector
The National Health Insurance Fund- NHIF has today kicked off a sensitisation programme for seven days targeting retention of the informal sectors (Jua Kali). This follows as 8.8 million Kenyans…
Safaricom boosts maternal healthcare in Homa Bay County with KES 38 Million Investments
Homa Bay County residents are set to benefit from a maternal healthcare boost after Safaricom through its two Foundations unveiled facilities worth KES 38 million. At the Homa Bay County…
NACADA, Police to Carry out Crackdown on Illicit Drugs
By Nicholas Manduku Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination has ordered NACADA and police officers to regulate alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The Ministry and other state…
Nairobi MCAs Probe Alleged Negligence at Mama Lucy Hospital
By Shadrack Nyakoe The management of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has blamed the county government for failing to support the facility which lacks enough equipment, medicine and staff. The management…
Nairobi MCAs Oppose Senate’s Move to Shutdown Mama Lucy Hospital
By Shadrack Nyakoe Nairobi Members of County Assembly have today cautioned against the statement to close down Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital and call the Senate to let the services in…