Protests as NHIF members are migrated to new health scheme

There were widespread complaints after members of the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund were migrated to the new Social Health Authority.

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By Maryann Muganda 2024-10-04 00:00:00

Protests as NHIF members are migrated to new health scheme

Unconsented transition from NHIF to SHA is lawful- Ministry

Health Ministry says transitioning existing NHIF members to SHA is lawful as per legal notice 147 of 2024, urges members to verify and update profiles.

Health & Science

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-03 15:45:48

Unconsented transition from NHIF to SHA is lawful- Ministry

New Mpox case confirmed in Kenya as total rises to nine

The Ministry of Health has reported one new Mpox case in the last 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to nine.

Health & Science

By David Njaaga

2024-10-02 19:23:07

SHA: Access to dialysis, cancer, and maternity services guaranteed

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By Esther Nyambura

2024-10-01 18:00:00

Stakeholders say Kenyans are not ready to transition to SHIF

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By Hilda Otieno

2024-10-01 15:30:00

How new tech is making wildlife census easier

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Aga Khan University Hospital rallies community to promote heart health

By Linda Akwabi

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By Nelly Madegwa 2024-09-26 10:49:48

Dangerous trends: Dietary supplement abuse as Kenyans search for wellness

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25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of Covid-19

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Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

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Apr. 18, 2022

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Blood spots on baby girl's diapers? False menses it is

By Rosa Agutu 2024-08-26 20:59:00

Chinese woman loses appeal for right to freeze her eggs

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The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

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Menstrual cups 101: What you should know

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-27 00:00:00

Lobby groups push for youth sexual and reproductive health rights ahead of Civil Society Summit

By Sharon Wanga 2024-05-17 08:31:00

Boost for reproductive health as Kenya receives 450,000 contraceptives

Kenya receives 450,000 doses of contraceptives to support family planning; contraceptives set to be distributed by the ministry of health across the country.

By Stephanie Wangari 2024-05-16 15:01:44

Report: More women are embracing modern family planning methods

By Sharon Wanga 2024-04-28 17:05:00

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Bedroom matters: Here's a treatment for 'one-minute-men'

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US decision on abortion divides pro-life, pro-abortion supporters

By Kamau Muthoni
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