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 […]
Questions as Ministry of Health launches online fundraiser for church
The Ministry of Health, through its official X account, has announced an online fundraiser for the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). In a statement on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Ministry called on Kenyans to contribute funds for ACK St Mathews Church to build a church kitchen, vicarage, guest house and parish hall. “ACK St. […]
Kenya confirms third case of Mpox
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Mlongo Barasa has confirmed that Kenya has recorded it’s third case of Mpox. In a statement, Barasa noted that the recent case which involves a 30-year-old female who recently travelled to Uganda, was confirmed after samples taken from her tested positive. The CS, however, indicated that the lady is currently […]
‘You’ll be arrested if caught without face mask’- Health PS Susan Mochache
Health Principal Secretary, Susan Mochache says Kenyans should start wearing face masks as a mandatory measure in a bid to curb Covid-19. “Wearing of masks is mandatory. Please don’t take it lightly. If you are caught without a mask you will be arrested,” she said at DC Grounds, Kibra where together with Amref Health Africa […]