Govt takes action on mysterious metallic object that landed in Makueni
The government through the State Department for Public Health has taken effective measures after a mysterious object was found in Makueni County on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement on Saturday, January 4, 2025, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni said the ministry […]
Ministry of health urges caution amid rising Mpox cases in Kenya
As the festive season brings Kenyans together, the Ministry of Health has issued a pressing advisory urging heightened vigilance against the spread of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This comes amid reports of two new laboratory-confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 31 since the outbreak began. The newly confirmed cases were […]
Ministry of Health announces key updates on SHA including new benefits and tariffs
The government has reiterated its commitment to delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Taifa Care program, a pivotal element of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Ministry of Health has outlined key updates regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA) and its newly established benefits and tariffs. The SHA, which replaced the National Hospital Insurance […]
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 […]
5 new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Mpox virus in Kenya in three counties, In a statement on Saturday, November 30, 2024, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni revealed that two cases had been confirmed in Nakuru, two in Mombasa and one in Kiambu. “In the last one week, our laboratories have confirmed […]
Govt reports new Mpox case in Nakuru as national total reaches 18
Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, a new confirmed case of Mpox in Nakuru County, bringing the total number of cases nationwide to 18 since the outbreak began. The ministry assured the public of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus while emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. The latest […]
Govt lists 126 beauty and medical spas, 34 plastic surgery centres for assessment following Lucy Wambui’s death
The government through the Ministry of Health has identified 126 beauty and medical spas, alongside 34 plastic surgery centres, that are set to undergo a thorough assessment after Lucy Wambui died as a result of botched surgery. The Ministry of Health in a press statement issued on Monday, November 18, 2024, said it is fully […]