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Hospitals Set for NHIF Debts Settlement as Treasury Releases Sh1 Billion
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has announced that the Treasury will disburse Sh1 billion to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) this week to settle outstanding payments, following hospitals' preference for cash…
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Kenya Medical Association to Challenge Introduction of Electronic Tax Invoice System in Health…
The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has announced its intention to take legal action against the implementation of electronic tax invoice management systems in the health sector by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).KMA plans…
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Ruto Urges Kenyans to Register for SHIF as Universal Health Coverage Implementation Begins
President William Ruto has called upon Kenyans to enroll in the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) as the government initiates the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).Speaking during the opening of the Belgut Technical Training…
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Tatu City, AAR Kenya partner to implement 3-year school deworming programme
Tatu City has announced a partnership with AAR Healthcare Kenya Limited in a comprehensive three-year school deworming programme aimed at improving the health and well-being of children in six government primary schools in Kiambu County.…
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Hospitals Threaten Service Disruption Over Delayed Linda Mama Funds
Hospitals nationwide are poised to disrupt delivery services provided under Kenya's Linda Mama program, citing the government's prolonged delay in releasing funds, asserts the Rural Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA)."The…
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WHO Calls for Global Action as Lancet Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Obesity
A report authored by medical journal Lancet has revealed that over 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity.The study conducted in 2022, indicate that obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990, and has…
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Aga Khan University Hospital Launches Home Care Services
Aga Khan University Hospital has launched its Home Care Service as part of its strategy to increase access to quality care. This initiative is guided by the hospital’s commitment to take its services closer to where people work and live.…
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Dr. Edna Tallam Wins Coveted COG’s CEO Of The Year Award As NCK Bags Statutory Bodies Sector…
The Nursing Council of Kenya has the unique role of assuring the public through the issuance of licenses, that nurses and midwives are competent. The purpose of the Council, as defined by law, is to protect the public. The Council, when…
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Mental Health Experts And Neurologists Convene In Nairobi To Advocate For Investment In Brain
Mental health experts and neuroscientists have convened in Nairobi to explore innovative solutions and strategies to promote brain health in low- and middle-income countries.The conference held under the theme 'Healing the Brain:…
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Kenya’s Healthcare System Receives Boost with 66 New Paediatric Nursing Specialists
Kenya’s healthcare system is set for enhancement as 66 dedicated individuals graduated from the Gertrude’s Institute of Health and Child Research with diplomas in paediatric nursing and critical care nursing.The new graduates are part…
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