By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi Hospital today launched its ‘Home Blood Collection Service’, bringing laboratory testing directly to patients’ homes or offices. The new service allows trained phlebotomists to collect blood and body fluid samples for analysis, eliminating the need for hospital visits. The hospital designed the service for acute and chronically ill patients, individuals with […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has resumed its nationwide strike, effective midnight on February 17, 2025, after the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors failed to address key grievances. These include stalled Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, inadequate medical coverage, and delays in implementing career guidelines. The strike, […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a press conference at the KEMRI conference in Nairobi, experts announced a historic development in Kenya’s mental health policy: the decriminalization of attempted suicide. This landmark decision is expected to significantly reduce stigma and improve support for individuals in crisis. By declaring Section 226 of the Penal Code unconstitutional, the ruling […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, February 11, the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference officially opened at the Safari Park Hotel. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, opened the event on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa. The conference highlighted Kenya’s increasing dedication to research, innovation, […]
By Eddah Waithaka During a press conference held on Wednesday, January 29, Director-General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, sought to relieve public concerns (ARV) medications. He confirmed that the government has ensured a steady supply of ARVs, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining accessibility for those in need. These concerns about a potential crisis among HIV/AIDS […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) announced the suspension of its strike for the next 21 days, beginning Monday. This decision follows promising negotiations with the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Ministry of Health (MoH), marking a hopeful step towards addressing critical issues such as salary harmonization and improved medical […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Centre for Reproductive Rights (CCR) is working with the Ministry of Health and stakeholders to promote a better understanding of the ‘triple threat’ in Nairobi County. The collaboration aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, review and assess the existing legal and policy frameworks related to sexual and […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a call to action for improved health accessibility, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to sign up for the Taifa Care program, an essential component of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative prioritized by the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during a visit to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) alongside Health Cabinet […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Caucas of Patient -Led Organizations of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) conducted a recent survey that has uncovered significant barriers in the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), raising alarms about patient access to critical health services. Held between October 24 and 25, 2024, the […]
Inadequate investment in health and funding for health programmes are some of the major drawbacks to meeting the SDG on health. In Africa, the WHO 2022 survey found that 47 countries have a ratio of 1.55 health workers (doctors, nurses and midwives) per 1,000 people, below the WHO threshold density of 4.45 health workers per […]
