Floods submerged the Handaraku dispensary, and the nurse in charge has not been seen since this happened.
In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.
Each year, 4.9 million children under five die, with nearly half of these deaths occurring in the first month of life, hence the tool that will help policymakers, the health community, and the public to track crucial issues.
Statistics from the Kenya Red Cross show that Kenyan men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, and they account for 80 per cent of all suicides.
Gathungu noted that the NHIF attributed the overpayments to "typing errors" by hospital clerks but failed to provide proof of recovering the excess payments or reconciling the data.
KUPPET's Embu County officials have cited significant challenges with teachers’ health insurance coverage, saying it has prevented most of them from receiving necessary treatment.
The WHO urges countries to enhance policy implementation by promoting physical activity through community-based initiatives and supportive environments for activities like walking, cycling, and public transport use.
UNICEF has voiced profound concern over these incidents, emphasising every child's right to peaceful assembly and protection from harm.
The exercise will be conducted countrywide through self-registration and other registration points, as the Social Health Authority (SHA) board will designate.
The grants which will be implemented over three years, are aimed at strengthening interventions against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as well as enhancing health and community systems nationwide.
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in Tobacco. It is the primary reinforcing component of tobacco; it drives tobacco addiction.
With the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from July 1, county leaders insist that the arrears must be cleared to avoid financial instability in public health facilities.
He criticized the government's plan to replace the NHIF with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with Kenyans being urged to register with the latter.
The mandatory registration requirement for all Kenyans is also a positive move towards inclusivity, ensuring that no one is left behind in access to healthcare services, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
The World Food Programme has warned that a massive public health crisis is looming in Gaza due to the lack of clean water, food and medical supplies.
Msambweni Referral Hospital is the largest hospital in Kwale County, receiving patients from other facilities in the region.
A urinary tract infection, affecting any part of the kidneys, bladder, or urethra, occurs when bacteria infiltrate the urinary tract via the urethra, propagating within the bladder.
Patients admitted to the facility had to reach out to their families to take them home while others remained stranded outside the wards for hours
The ministry reported that 160 PCNs have been established, with 41 more in progress. This means 87 per cent of counties have at least one operational PCN.
