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Universal Health Coverage

Why Kenya should invest more money in preventive health

A shilling invested in preventive health has been found to save Sh5 in direct medical costs and up to Sh11 on the overall costs, factoring in other potential losses.

By Mary Mwiti 2 months ago

Why Kenya should invest more money in preventive health

Drones will boost attainment of universal health coverage

Drones will boost attainment of universal health coverage

By Winfred Muiruri 2 months ago

Insurance has many benefits, not just compensation

Insurance has many benefits, not just compensation

By Nixon Shigoli 3 months ago

How graft, greed tainted Uhuru Kenyatta's lofty plans for health

How graft, greed tainted Uhuru Kenyatta's lofty plans for health

By Daniel Wesangula 4 months ago

Cure or poison? Experts poke holes on Raila, Ruto pledges on health

Economist Kamau says says none of the candidates has explained their health allocation and implementation plans. Iraki says UHC is a great idea but questions the source of funding.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Cure or poison? Experts poke holes on Raila, Ruto pledges on health

NHIF holders to access mental healthcare in enhanced benefits

Fighting mental health illnesses was enhanced after President Uhuru Kenyatta assented the Mental Health Bill, 2020 into law.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

NHIF holders to access mental healthcare in enhanced benefits

Health agenda: Unpacking Raila Odinga and William Ruto manifestos

Dr Mercy Korir takes time to unpack Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kenya Kwanza Alliance pledges on Universal Health Coverage in their manifestoes.

By Dr Mercy Korir 5 months ago

Health agenda: Unpacking Raila Odinga and William Ruto manifestos

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was chosen as the vehicle through which the population will access quality healthcare services without suffering financial hardship.

By Dr Peter Kamunyo 5 months ago

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

Self-care key to the attainment of universal health coverage

Self-care is an approach to advancing health wherein people themselves take health actions towards the better health of themselves, their families or their community.

By Josea Rono and Pauline Aluoch 5 months ago

Self-care key to the attainment of universal health coverage

Kemsa sends medical stocks to 37 counties

Kemsa) has flagged off trucks loaded with medical supplies in line with the Universal Health Coverage programme.

By Renee Were 9 months ago

Kemsa sends medical stocks to 37 counties

Uhuru upbeat on UHC rollout, says it will lead to key healthcare gains

President Uhuru Kenyatta is optimistic that the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will revolutionise healthcare if successfully implemented.

By Mercy Kahenda 9 months ago

Uhuru upbeat on UHC rollout, says it will lead to key healthcare gains

Video: Light moment as Governor Wambora forgets his speech

Embu Governor Martin Wambora creates a rib-tickling moment after forgetting his speech in Health CS Mutahi Kagwe's car

By Winfrey Owino 9 months ago

Video: Light moment as Governor Wambora forgets his speech

Universal Health Coverage to save thousands of cancer patients

The roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage and increased use of the National Health Insurance Fund will save more cancer patients in the country.

By Patrick Beja 10 months ago

Universal Health Coverage to save thousands of cancer patients

You will get free NHIF cover by December 2022 if you elect me, Ruto woes Ukambani

William Ruto has promised to give all Kenyans subsidised National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover, if elected president on August 9.

By Winfrey Owino 10 months ago

You will get free NHIF cover by December 2022 if you elect me, Ruto woes Ukambani

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