Kindiki unveils plans for Taifa Care and job creation at KMTC graduation ceremony
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki underscored the importance of quality, affordable healthcare as a key driver of economic and social transformation during his address at the 93rd Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Speaking before a crowd of 21,261 graduands, their families, and health sector stakeholders at the Kasarani Sports […]
Govt invites public input on newly introduced Digital Health Act regulations
In a bold move to modernize the country’s healthcare system, the government has called for public participation and stakeholder engagement on the newly introduced Digital Health Act. The Act, signed into law in October 2023, lays the foundation for a radical transformation of Kenya’s health information systems, medical technology use, and data management. The Ministry […]
‘Kenya has reduced new HIV infections by 83% in 10 years’ – Govt
Cabinet Secretary for Health Deborah Barasa says Kenya has reduced new HIV infections by 83 per cent in 10 years. Speaking on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Barasa revealed that the country recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023 as compared to 101,560 in 2013. The revelations come ahead of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated […]
Health Ministry vaccinates 3.7M kids in 5 days after polio detection
The Ministry of Health has revealed that 3,712,323 children under the age of 10 years were vaccinated in coordinated government efforts against the polio virus in just five days. In a statement on Friday, October 18, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said the vaccinations were concurrently done on the Ugandan side of the Kenyan […]
‘Mental health challenges lead to losses estimated at Ksh62B annually’ – Health CS Deborah Barasa
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa says mental health challenges could lead to losses estimated to be up to Ksh62.2 billion annually. In a statement on Thursday, October 10, 2024, after attending World Mental Health Day at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Barasa highlighted the significant impact of poor mental health on society. Among the […]
Health CS Barasa mourns Desree Moraa, promises mental programs for medics
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has expressed her condolences following the tragic death of Desree Moraa, a medical intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital. Moraa was found dead, by suicide, near the hospital where she had worked for only four weeks after transferring from Nakuru Level 5 Hospital. Desree Moraa’s death Circumstances surrounding her death […]