Healthcare costs continue to impoverish Kenyans

Catastrophic health expenditures continue to push more Kenyans into poverty. According to Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, a million Kenyans each year risk being impoverished by the healthcare costs occasioned by the cancer burden. The DG is however giving hope to Kenyans saying the new medical scheme-Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to be…

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Legislator roots for public-private partnerships in the health sector – Kenya News Agency

Jomvu MP Badi Twalib has called for collaboration between Private and Public Health Practitioners to enhance access to Primary Health Care Services. Speaking today during a meeting of the Private Sector Primary Care Network meeting in Mikindani Ward, the legislator lauded the invaluable contribution of the private medical practitioners in the sub-county. Some of the…

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WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak. WHO’s assessment for prequalification…

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Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga reveals reason for wearing Kenyan bracelets at Diamond League final

Zambian sprinter Muzala Samukonga wore Kenyan bracelets at the Diamond League final in Brussels on Friday night. Olympics 400m bronze medalist Muzala Samukonga has opened up about the significance of the Kenyan bracelets he wore during the Brussels Diamond League final on Friday night. The Zambian star’s accessory choice caught the attention of many sparking…

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‘We need lawyers, accountants’ – activist Morara Kebaso launches formal watchdog to keep govt in check

Renowned Kenyan activist Morara Kebaso has unveiled plans to establish a formal organization aimed at holding the government accountable, marking a significant step in his long-running campaign for transparency and reform. In a bold move to intensify his fight against corruption, Kebaso announced on Saturday, September 14, 2024, that he is actively searching for office…

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