Govt confirms 5 new Mpox cases
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new Mpox cases, bringing the total to 28 in the country across 12 counties. In an update dated Monday, December 9, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa stated that the latest cases have been reported from Nakuru and Mombasa counties. She went on to say that Nakuru County […]
Ministry of health allocates Ksh965M to medical interns following strike announcement
The Ministry of Health has moved to avert the looming medical interns’ strike by disbursing Ksh965 million to help pay their salary arrears. In a statement signed by the Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa on Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Ministry of Health explained that the money will help pay the monthly stipends of nursing […]
Govt accuses Catholic Bishops of false statement on NHIF and SHA
The government through the Ministry of Health has responded to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) over their utterances on the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement issued on Thursday, November 14, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa faulted the Catholic bishops for spreading false statements about the obligations owned by the […]
Govt sets up surveillance and response measures to curb Marburg virus
The Ministry of Health has reinforced public health surveillance, response measures and community engagement to prevent the Marburg virus from spreading to Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa confirmed that while no cases have been reported in Kenya so far, the country remains vigilant. In a letter seen by the K24 Digital team, Barasa said […]
Govt confirms two new cases of Mpox
The government has confirmed two new cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) disease, bringing the national tally to 12 cases. In a statement on Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ministry of Health said that out of the 12 confirmed cases, no deaths have been witnessed, with other patients receiving treatment and getting discharged. “In the last 24 […]
Govt confirms fifth case of Mpox
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the fifth case of Mpox in the country. In a statement published on Friday, September 6, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced that Kenya’s Mpox cases have risen to five after a female from Mombasa with no recent travel history tested positive. Barasa stated that the fifth patient […]