Govt announces new polio vaccination drive amid reports of deaths, severe side effects
The government has announced a new polio vaccination drive despite several reports of severe side effects related to the vaccine. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. The new drive will be conducted from November 9 […]
‘Polio vaccine is safe and effective’ – govt assures Kenyans
The Ministry of Health has issued a statement assuring Kenyans that the polio vaccination is safe and effective. Addressing the press at Afya House on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth refuted ongoing claims that two children lost their lives to the vaccine saying the deaths are not attributable to the […]
Doctors warn of strike as pay negotiations with gov’t reach deadlock
Doctors have issued a stark warning that they may soon resort to strikes, sit-ins, and other forms of public protest if ongoing negotiations with the government over internship pay rates and collective bargaining agreements remain unresolved. After a recent series of meetings ended in a deadlock, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) […]
Ministry of Health reports 2 deaths as investigation into polio vaccination campaign concludes
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. In a report dated November 8, 2024, and signed by the Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, the Health Ministry said the campaign, which ran from October 2 to 6, 2024, […]
WHO steps up support for Kenya amid Mpox surge
In a significant move to address rising public health concerns, Kenya has received critical supplies of Mpox testing kits and medications for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The donations, delivered through a collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), USAID, and other health partners, are aimed at bolstering the country’s capacity to combat these diseases, which […]
Govt issues update on the status of Mpox in Kenya
The Ministry of Health has issued an update on the status of the Mpox outbreak in the country. In a statement published on Friday, September 20, 2024, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health, Mary Muthoni confirmed that no new Mpox case has been reported since the […]
Ministry of Health makes about-turn on online fundraiser for church
The Ministry of Health has denied launching an online fundraiser for a church. In a statement on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Ministry of Health termed reports that it was fundraising for a church as fake. This is despite having released a statement for the fundraiser through its official X account calling for Kenyans to […]