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Why you must wash your hands when handling newborns

Globally, newborns are at the highest risk for bacterial sepsis, with the prevalence at 1 to 10 per 1000 live births.

Why you must wash your hands when handling newborns

Concern as 248 children aged 10-19 infected with HIV weekly

Concern as 248 children aged 10-19 infected with HIV weekly

Teen pregnancies a major hitch in fight against HIV

Teen pregnancies a major hitch in fight against HIV

Stakeholders bank on colour painting, music to end HIVAIDS in adolescents

Stakeholders bank on colour painting, music to end HIVAIDS in adolescents

Kenya ranked sixth in AIDS deaths as injectable drug use linked to new infections

Kenya is recording high HIV infections caused by injection of drugs as the country ranks position six globally with the highest number of AIDS deaths.

Kenya ranked sixth in AIDS deaths as injectable drug use linked to new infections

It's official, all Kenyans will pay 2.75 pc to new medical scheme

According to the regulations, employees will pay 2.75 per cent of gross salary to the kitty. Non-salaried Kenyans will pay 2.75 per cent of their earnings to the medical kitty.

It's official, all Kenyans will pay 2.75 pc to new medical scheme

Cases of cholera, diarrhoea surge due to hygiene risk posed by El Nino

Ministry says overcrowding in displacement camps triggers respiratory tract infections. Cases of deaths may increase with the rains due to contamination of water bodies and poor sanitation.

Cases of cholera, diarrhoea surge due to hygiene risk posed by El Nino

Mass sackings loom at NHIF as new management takes over

The jobs of current staff at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are in limbo after the new authority took over management.

Mass sackings loom at NHIF as new management takes over

Caffeine citrate: New 'gamechanger' drug in saving lives of preterm and low-birth babies

There is hope in reducing infant deaths in Kenya, following the adoption of a drug that manages breathing problems in newborns.

Caffeine citrate: New 'gamechanger' drug in saving lives of preterm and low-birth babies

Anxiety after chairman of new health authority reports at NHIF

Transition at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIF) has kicked off after the appointment of the new board to the scheme.

Anxiety after chairman of new health authority reports at NHIF

When preterm babies 'forget to breathe'

Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. But what exactly could go wrong when a baby is born prematurely?

When preterm babies 'forget to breathe'

State set to publish new health insurance charges

President Ruto had proposed 2.75 per cent contributions to the scheme. Health CS set November 22 as the commencement date of the new law.

State set to publish new health insurance charges

It's a lonely, silent world for men in the grip of mental health diseases

Most men would rather keep to themselves rather than share their challenges for fear of a judgmental society of perceptions of showing weakness.

It's a lonely, silent world for men in the grip of mental health diseases

21 out of 1000 newborns die before 28 days

At least a third of neonatal deaths recorded in Kenya this year were as a result of prematurity complications.

21 out of 1000 newborns die before 28 days

21 out of 1000 newborns die before 28 days, doctors say

Data reveals that this year alone, 37 per cent of newborn deaths of babies aged between zero and 28 days were as a result of prematurity.

21 out of 1000 newborns die before 28 days, doctors say

Global Fund gets new mosquito nets supplier after Kemsa row

15.3 million treated nets will be distributed in 22 high malaria-burden counties. Official launch of distribution will be in Homa Bay.

Global Fund gets new mosquito nets supplier after Kemsa row

Tanzanian firm supplies Kenya with mosquito nets after Kemsa saga

A Tanzanian company has been contracted to supply Kenya with Long Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLITNs), for mass distribution.

Tanzanian firm supplies Kenya with mosquito nets after Kemsa saga

NHIF assures Kenyans as it prepares for transition

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has assured Kenyans of the safety of their contributions as the organisation prepares for the transition to the new Social Health Authority.

NHIF assures Kenyans as it prepares for transition

Stigma is highest contributor to new HIV infections

Stigma is a major contributor to new HIV infections in arid and semi-arid (Asal) counties, with at least 51 people dying in Kenya every day from AIDS-related complications

Stigma is highest contributor to new HIV infections

Risk of new HIV infections up as teen pregnancies rise

Between January and May this year, 110,821 girls aged between 10 and 19 years were pregnant. Of these cases 6,110 were aged between 10 and 14 years.

Risk of new HIV infections up as teen pregnancies rise

Ruto affirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage during address

During his State of the Union address, Ruto said the four Acts will guide the provision of all essential services from preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative services.

Ruto affirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage during address

Your contributions are safe, NHIF assures Kenyans ahead of transition

National insurer's chief executive Elijah Wachira says they are documenting the organization's properties, liabilities, and assets, which will be handed over to the new authority.

Your contributions are safe, NHIF assures Kenyans ahead of transition

Solid cooking fuels contributing to rise of airway disease

The disease, also known as airway disease, presents with cough, shortness of breath and cough with some sputum.

Solid cooking fuels contributing to rise of airway disease

Inside ambitious Kemsa reforms to end graft, ensure UHC success

Acting CEO Andrew Mulwa said procurement processes are undergoing overhaul, including digitising and allocating local manufacturers bigger share of supplies.

Inside ambitious Kemsa reforms to end graft, ensure UHC success

Stigma is highest contributor to new HIV infections in ASAL counties

Unlike the arid- and semi-arid counties, there is more programming, engagement, awareness and sensitisation in counties that were hard hit by the virus, more so Nyanza and Western region.

Stigma is highest contributor to new HIV infections in ASAL counties

Trachoma, a blinding disease that remains neglected in Kenya

Trachoma presents with redness, tearing and discharge. Recurrent infection causes scarring on the underside of the eye and shortening of the lid, which leads to the interning of the eyelashes.

Trachoma, a blinding disease that remains neglected in Kenya

New health body to determine the cost of medical insurance cover

The regulatory body, to be established by Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, will also oversee the implementation of the newly enacted Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Acts.

New health body to determine the cost of medical insurance cover

Do your feet keep swelling? It might be time for some heart tests

If you're experiencing swelling of your feet, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, these could be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to experts.

Do your feet keep swelling? It might be time for some heart tests

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

Kenya is banking on community health promoters to tackle mental health, amid concern about the high number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

Ruto banks on new legal regime to deliver healthcare to all Kenyans

Ruto said though the Constitution guarantees Kenyans the right to the highest standards of health, previous governments were unable to deliver the same due to lack of laws and policies.

Ruto banks on new legal regime to deliver healthcare to all Kenyans

Health workforce shortfall bites as government makes strides towards UHC

Jackson Mandago said with Kenya adopting UHC, the country is grappling with an acute shortage of health providers which should be addressed for smooth operation.

Health workforce shortfall bites as government makes strides towards UHC

Wealthy to pay medical cover for the poor, as young pay for the old

Patrick Amoth said the Social Health Financing Bill, to be signed into law by Ruto will enable all Kenyans to access quality care, regardless of their financial status.

Wealthy to pay medical cover for the poor, as young pay for the old

Four UHC bills to be signed into law as government warns those opposed to it

President William Ruto is set to sign the proposed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) bills into law on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Four UHC bills to be signed into law as government warns those opposed to it

Kericho's new technology to boost health services and realisation of UHC

Kericho's new system comes amid efforts by the government to roll out Universal Health Coverage which aims at ensuring all Kenyans have access to healthcare without financial hardship.

Kericho's new technology to boost health services and realisation of UHC

Headache won't go away? Check your mental health

There are various types of headache disorders including migraine, tension, cluster headache (CH) and medication overuse.

Headache won't go away? Check your mental health

Ruto to breathe new life into UHC initiative after several false starts

All Kenyans will be expected to enrol on a medical health scheme-the Social Health Authority, which shall replace National Health Insurance.

Ruto to breathe new life into UHC initiative after several false starts

Fear of new TB infections after drugs shortage hits sixth month

Over 133,000 patients are undergoing TB treatment currently. Shortage forcing patients to share drugs while some have defaulted.

Fear of new TB infections after drugs shortage hits sixth month

Cuban doctors' mission comes to quiet end

In the aftermath of their controversial arrival in 2017, the Ministry of Health has officially declared terminated their contract.

Cuban doctors' mission comes to quiet end

NHIF, hospitals on the spot over fraud running into the billions

During the grilling even with alleged irregularities, hospital management applauded NHIF saying they had a good working relationship, more so with NHIF which does refund of claims.

NHIF, hospitals on the spot over fraud running into the billions

MPs grill former NHIF boss over billing that costs six times more

House committee probing eight hospitals accused of fraud in hospital claims, after the facilities were said to have received billions of shillings despite offering basic healthcare.

MPs grill former NHIF boss over billing that costs six times more

New TB infections likely to increase, as Kenya runs out of supply of drugs

Kenya is ranked fourth in the African continent with the highest TB burden after South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.

New TB infections likely to increase, as Kenya runs out of supply of drugs

Hysteria, complex disorder that mimics neurological problems

"Typically, individuals experiencing hysteria express their emotional needs through physical symptoms," says Dr. Mutisya.

Hysteria, complex disorder that mimics neurological problems

Severe headache after consuming raw milk? Test for brucellosis

Symptoms of brucellosis in humans can vary but often include flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, sweating, muscle and joint pain, and headaches.

Severe headache after consuming raw milk? Test for brucellosis

Proposed NHIF Bills to be enacted before Mashujaa Day

The National Assembly and the Senate have less than two weeks to pass the proposed NHIF bills before the official launch of UHC by President William Ruto on Mashujaa Day.

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Proposed NHIF Bills to be enacted before Mashujaa Day

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