On Friday, January 31, Kenyan newspapers reported that MPs (MPs) from all sides of the political divisions condemned the Community Health Authority (SHA) for its failure to work.
The daily newspaper also noted that the government was looking for new donors to support the treatment of HIV patients amid the uncertainty about US foreign support.
Source: UGC
1. Daily Nation
Kenyan MPs have acknowledged that a new health plan implemented by the presidential administration William Ruto It is ineffective.
The lawmakers sought to be re -evaluated, citing the failure of work which has prevented some Kenyans from accessing health care in public and private centers.
“Mr. PS (Harry Kimtai) has a vision but implementation is a problem, my suggestion is to give yourself six months so that this community health insurance fund (SHIF) fails to return to NHIF,” Suba MP in the north Millie Odhiambo He said.
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SHA officials led by chairman Mohamed Abdi defended the plan, but MPs were not satisfied with their presentation while wondering why patients were detained at the hospital due to the deterioration of the system and long -term approval procedures.
“ABDI's presentation indicates that those who implement Shif are not capable or are not qualified to run the program. The chair cannot only tell us the information is on the site. Why can't you communicate effectively?” The leader of the majority of the national parliament Kimani Ichung'wah took pictures.
Other MPs who have questioned the performance of Sha are Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, Antony Kibagendi of a few Tutu South, Eva Obara of Kabondo Kasipul and Nyandarua Women's Representative Faith Gitau.
2. The Star
The US government suspended and later eliminated foreign support for the international HIV treatment program, providing assistance to patients.
However, US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio's exemption did not define it including preventive drugs and other essential services.
Health Director Patrick Amoth said the Ministry of Health is taking steps to ensure HIV patients continue to receive treatment.
“The Ministry is fully involved with other development partners, international organizations and private sector stakeholders to access alternative resources and bridge gaps in the distribution of essential medicines,” Amoth said.
The sudden moratorium on such support has raised concerns in Kenya by the World Health Organization (WHO).
3. The Standard
Kenya is expected to lose tax revenue from US companies operating in the country following the President's action Donald Trump withdraw from the OECD International Tax Agreement.
“The OECD International Tax Agreement supported under the previous rule not only allows foreign authorities on American revenue but also hinders the ability of our nation to draft tax policies that serve business interests and workers,” The White House said.
The Tax Act (Amendment) of Act 2024 established a significant tariff on economic existence to replace digital services tax.
The new tariffs are targeting international organizations without real presence in the country. However, after Trump's move, the national treasury will face the problem of collecting the tariffs.
4. People Daily
President William Ruto's efforts to resolve the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have come to an end.
Ruto led a meeting that brought together heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) to seek mediation after the M23 rebels seized the city of Goma.
However, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi dismissed the meeting, as Kinshasha, saw Ruto being biased and interested in the country with a high resource.
Ruto's relationship with Rwandan president Paul Kagame who is accused of funding the M23 rebels also prompted the DRC leader not to attend the meeting.
5. Nation Today
Uganda It has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus.
The country's ministry of health has not revealed that the virus killed a patient in the capital of Kampala.
The blast was the ninth recorded since the first case was reported in 2000.
The victim was a male nurse working at Mulago's national referral hospital in Kampala. He suffered a fever -like symptoms before he had a virus.
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