Mercy Kahenda

Mercy Kahenda writes for the Standard Health

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Report raises concern over rate of men dying of AIDs complications

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-19 20:00:00

1,700 staff face uncertain future as NHIF closes doors

As the transition from the NHIF to SHA faces significant challenges, more than 1,700 employees of the now-defunct health scheme are facing uncertain future, with their jobs hanging in the balance.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-21 20:55:00

Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV

Women of reproductive age continue to significantly contribute to new HIV infections in Kenya, according to data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 10:12:51

Women of reproductive age highly infected with HIV

Women of reproductive age continue to significantly contribute to new HIV infections in Kenya, according to data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 10:12:51

Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme

President William Ruto maintained that a shift to Taifa Care (digitalisation of healthcare) from NHIF is fundamental and radical in both skills and character.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 12:40:00

Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme

Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression

Kenya has achieved its target of universal access to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, marking a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-11-22 10:40:05

Kenya surpasses UNAIDS targets for universal HIV diagnosis, viral suppression

Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies

New HIV infections among babies in Kenya have been steadily declining over the last five years signalling progress.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-12-01 18:30:00

Hope as more mothers deliver virus-free babies

Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike

Frustrated medics call for action over breached agreements, and interns' pay. KMPDU has issued a 21-day strike notice set for December 22 unless demands are met.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-12-06 10:00:00

Broken promises stoke health crisis as doctors threaten strike

Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer

River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is a devastating disease that has raised public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Yemen.

By Mercy Kahenda and Mutono Nyamai 2024-12-16 11:05:45

Ending River Blindness: A disease we can conquer

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NHIF to SHA: A year marked by reforms, strikes, and health sector controversies

Kenya's health sector has been marked by sweeping radical reforms, contentious policy changes and industrial unrest.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-12-23 00:00:00

NHIF to SHA: A year marked by reforms, strikes, and health sector controversies

SHA boss explains why they are yet to move to eCitizen payment

The Social Health Authority has said it entered into an arrangement with the government to receive collections for the medical scheme through a pay bill number before reverting to e-Citizen.

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-12-23 06:00:00