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Denis Omondi

Denis Omondi writes for the Standard Health

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Clinical officers: What government must do for us to return to work

By Denis Omondi
Apr. 10, 2024

Fire us at your own risk, doctors say

The medics have accused the government of resorting to threats and intimidation while side-stepping the 'real issues', including reinstatement of the contested Sh206,000 intern stipend.

By Denis Omondi
Apr. 26, 2024

Government allocates Sh1.2b to cure vaccine shortage

Health Ministry says Sh1.2b allocated for procurement of key vaccines, expected to arrive in June; polio, BCG, and measles vaccines are out of stock.

By Denis Omondi
May. 23, 2024

Government allocates Sh1.2b to cure vaccine shortage

Health Ministry says Sh1.2b allocated for procurement of key vaccines, expected to arrive in June; polio, BCG, and measles vaccines are out of stock.

By Denis Omondi
May. 23, 2024

WHO endorses new malaria vaccine for African infants

UNICEF, WHO and Gavi Vaccine Alliance have commenced the distribution of the new R21 Malaria vaccine.

By Denis Omondi
May. 28, 2024

WHO endorses new malaria vaccine for African infants

Kenya's immunisation efforts resurge with arrival of 8 million vaccine doses

Ministry of Health says that over eight million doses of child immunisation vaccines have arrived in the country, averting a nationwide stock out.

By Denis Omondi
Jun. 5, 2024

Kenya's immunisation efforts resurge with arrival of 8 million vaccine doses

How new medical scheme hopes to evade fraudulent claims

The process of phasing out NHIF is on course after registration of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) kicked off on Monday, July 1.

By Denis Omondi
Jul. 3, 2024

How new medical scheme hopes to evade fraudulent claims

Clinical officers strike called off after agreement with CoG

Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called off their ninety-nine days long strike and instructed all the members to report back to their work stations within the next twenty-four hours.

By Denis Omondi
Jul. 8, 2024

Clinical officers strike called off after agreement with CoG

KMPDU alleges hacking on suspension of Occupy MOH protests

KMPDU SG Davji Atellah alleges hacking of their official X account, following a Monday morning tweet suspending union's the planned #OccupyMoH demonstration.

By Denis Omondi
Jul. 8, 2024

KMPDU alleges hacking on suspension of Occupy MOH protests

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Health Ministry flags off consignment of ARVs, to increase distribution efficiency and avert stock wastage; Kenya has 1.4 million HIV infections.

By Denis Omondi
Mar. 28, 2025

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Six dead as cholera outbreak spreads

Cholera outbreak: Six people dead, 97 cases reported; all counties put on high alert as Migori, Kisumu, and Nairobi record surge in infections, Health CS Duale says.

By Denis Omondi
Apr. 8, 2025

KNH performs world's first TSR surgery

In 2016, KNH experts stunned the nation when they separated two conjoined twins.

By Denis Omondi
May. 6, 2025

Medics union threatens to withdraw services after attack in Kitengela hospital

KNUMLO condemns "barbaric and senseless" attack on its members working at the Kitengela Sub-County Hospital, which was invaded by goons during Saba Saba protests

By Denis Omondi
Jul. 7, 2025