Most Kenyans blame CS Nakhumicha for prolonged doctors’ strike – TIFA
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha is the most faulted for the ongoing doctors’ strike, a report by TIFA shows. According to the report released today, 47 per cent of Kenyans believe that Nakhumicha is the most responsible for the prolonged medical workers’ strike than any other official despite her recent excuse that the lack […]
Moses Kuria wants all public servants employed on contract
Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has proposed a bill to have all government workers employed on a contract basis. Speaking on Tuesday, April 23, Kuria expressed his annoyance at healthcare workers who have been on strike since March 14. “If the doctors think we’re against them, I will move to […]
Kenya receives 940 mobile tablets worth Ksh49.4M from WHO for emergency response
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of 940 mobile tablets from the World Health Organization worth Ksh49,461,358 for emergency response efforts In a statement released on Thursday, March 28th, the Ministry expressed appreciation for the generous contribution noting that the donation will be a step towards enhancing digitization within the health sector. Cabinet Secretary […]
Impasse in healthcare as doctors escalate strike amid negotiations
A health crisis is looming in the country as doctors announce a plan to escalate their industrial strike by suspending the minimum services being offered by some of their members. The declaration came after a stalemate between the medics and the Ministry, which prevailed upon the doctors to vacate some of their demands. Instead, at […]
‘Gatundu Level IV Hospital does not meet demands of Gatundu South people’ – CS Nakhumicha
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has declared that Gatundu Level IV Hospital in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County is poorly equipped to meet people’s demands. CS Nakhumicha said this after conducting a spot check as part of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) assessment. She said the findings revealed a hospital struggling with insufficient equipment […]
Health CS Nakhumicha vows stern action after nurse is attacked in hospital
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has reacted to the trending video of a student harassing hospital staff at Port Victoria Hospital in Busia County. In a statement on January 4, 2023, Nakhumicha strongly condemned the incident saying the perpetrator will face the full force of the law. “Acts of violence against our healthcare workers are […]
CS Nakhumicha pens message to Ruto after receiving State award
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has penned a message of appreciation to President William Ruto for conferring her the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH) award. In her message to the president, the CS expressed gratitude and acknowledged that she was honoured and humbled to receive the award. She also noted […]