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Mercy Kahenda

MPs push Treasury to allocate funds for referral hospitals for waived bills

MPs have requested National Treasury to allocate resources in the upcoming and subsequent financial year budgets as a waiver to referral hospitals that provide care to indigent patients.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

MPs push Treasury to allocate funds for referral hospitals for waived bills

PS Kimtai: Treasury ignored Ruto's request for health project funds

PS Kimtai: Treasury ignored Ruto's request for health project funds

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

MPs fury after Health ministry cuts Linda Mama budget by half

MPs fury after Health ministry cuts Linda Mama budget by half

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

Ministry seeks additional Sh3.6b in budget for disease war, KMTC

Ministry seeks additional Sh3.6b in budget for disease war, KMTC

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

Health ministry slashes Linda Mama budget by half

The provision of free delivery services now lies in the balance after the Ministry of Health slashed budgetary allocation by half.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

Health ministry slashes Linda Mama budget by half

Health Ministry protests budget cut by Sh200 billion

Out of the estimated allocation, Sh60.5 billion goes to recurrent expenditure while Sh39.5 billion to development.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

Health Ministry protests budget cut by Sh200 billion

'This machine helps keep my child alive'

Apheresis blood transfusion is a new technology that extracts different blood components for treating patients.

By Mercy Kahenda 3 months ago

'This machine helps keep my child alive'

Governor Kihika, CEO clash over closure of War Memorial Hospital

Kihika denied that her administration had interfered with the day-to-day running of the facility.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Governor Kihika, CEO clash over closure of War Memorial Hospital

Alarm over shortage of newborn jabs as Gavi launches measles drive

The campaign targets 100 million children in 22 African countries.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Alarm over shortage of newborn jabs as Gavi launches measles drive

War Memorial Hospital takeover: Kihika speaks amid land tussle

War Memorial Hospital case: Nakuru Govenor Kihika says the county government cancelled the facility's lease over fraudulent issuance, seeks ownership to guard it from illegal acquisition.

By Sharon Wanga and Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

War Memorial Hospital takeover: Kihika speaks amid land tussle

Laws that govern Kenya's healthcare system

Experts call for revision of acts and policies to fit devolution and emerging technology.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Laws that govern Kenya's healthcare system

Lupus patients advised to adhere to medication to prevent organ failure

The disease can affect any part of the body leading to blindness, chest complications and heart problems.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Lupus patients advised to adhere to medication to prevent organ failure

Verification of NHIF assets, liabilities kicks off ahead of SHA rollout

The verification is being led by James Oundo, Senior Deputy Accountant General at the National Treasury.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Verification of NHIF assets, liabilities kicks off ahead of SHA rollout

CS blames vaccines shortage on outstanding debt

CS Nakhumicha said the Ministry is liaising with the National Treasury, to ensure there is no gap in supply of the vaccines that are reported to be out of stock.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

CS blames vaccines shortage on outstanding debt

Newborns at risk as vaccines shortage bites

The vaccines are given to newborns under the Kenya Expanded Programme on Immunisation to provide immunisation against six killer diseases of childhood

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Newborns at risk as vaccines shortage bites

Striking doctors, state return to court after failing to reach deal

The short-term demands include posting of intern doctors, payment of basic salary arrears, harmonisation of salary scale of doctors and provision of medical cover.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Striking doctors, state return to court after failing to reach deal

Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities

The Nyeri Cancer Centre only offers chemotherapy treatment as its radiology department has not been activated. Bunkers at the unit have not been constructed and machines are yet to be procured.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Cancer care mirage: The agony of accessing help from the country's facilities

Teachers at the forefront of getting girls vaccinated against deadly virus

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer among women.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Teachers at the forefront of getting girls vaccinated against deadly virus

Intern medics carry weight of public hospitals

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha and SRC have found themselves in deep trouble with doctors' representatives over the matter of intern doctors. By yesterday the matter remained contentious.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 months ago

Intern medics carry weight of public hospitals

Mothers' stories of hope in the face of maternal health risks

Between 6,000 and 8,000 women are estimated to die every year due to childbirth related complications attributed to poor health care, post-partum hemorrhage, infections.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Mothers' stories of hope in the face of maternal health risks

Cancer cases, STIs, infertility in young adults linked to unsafe sex

In 2023 alone, at least 309,419 cases of STIs were attended to in healthcare centres across the country. Among the infections reported include HPV, gonorrhea and chlamydia.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Cancer cases, STIs, infertility in young adults linked to unsafe sex

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

President maintains studious silence as the ongoing medics strike gets intense after clinical officers also downed tools. KMPDU accuses government of being non-committal in resolving crisis.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Ruto remains mute as healthcare crisis worsens

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

The ministry said the highest uptake has been reported among adolescents, young adults and sex workers.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

Unsafe sex to blame for increased cases of STIs, infertility in young adults

The Ministry of Health has raised an alarm over increased cases of sexually transmitted infections and infertility, in adolescents and young adults.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Unsafe sex to blame for increased cases of STIs, infertility in young adults

Dr. Edith Kwobah: A legacy of resilience and compassion in mental health

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. The passing of Dr. Edith Kamaru Kwobah, a distinguished psychiatrist, is a loss that continues to resonate.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Dr. Edith Kwobah: A legacy of resilience and compassion in mental health

Hope restored as more learners return to school in Tana River

Poverty and harsh weather patterns had conspired to keep children out of school for two years. New out-of-school programme changing the fortunes of pupils from humble backgrounds.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Hope restored as more learners return to school in Tana River

Dr Patrick Amoth, the longest-acting Health director general

Despite his service to the country there are questions why successive governments have been reluctant to confirm him for the position of Director General.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Dr Patrick Amoth, the longest-acting Health director general

Dr Edith Kwobah remained stoic despite battling lung cancer at stage four

She shared her treatment journey on her social media pages and encouraged patients battling cancer.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Dr Edith Kwobah remained stoic despite battling lung cancer at stage four

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

Some companies also market e-cigarettes using social media sites that are easily accessed by adolescents.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Alarm as students hooked to e-cigarette

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

126 nutritionists, paediatricians, nurses, and clinical officers drawn from 28 counties have also been trained.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Women get training on breastfeeding best practices

Medical fraternity mourns loss of renowned psychiatrist, Dr Edith Kwobah

Kenya's medical community is mourning the loss of Dr Edith Kwobah, a renowned psychiatrist known for her transformative work in mental health.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Medical fraternity mourns loss of renowned psychiatrist, Dr Edith Kwobah

Medical interns: Young doctors who 'carry weight of health care'

Medical professionals admit that the interns carry the heaviest burden during emergencies. Doctors accuse the Health CS of belittling the medical interns amid the raging debate.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Medical interns: Young doctors who 'carry weight of health care'

Inside State House meeting that helped ease doctors' stalemate

Head of Public Service delivers President Ruto's message to striking doctors. The government says it is committed to handling all issues raised by the union leaders.

By Mercy Kahenda and Maryanne Muganda, Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Inside State House meeting that helped ease doctors' stalemate

24 pharmacists arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in latest crackdown

At least 24 fake Pharmacists have been arrested and 30 Chemists closed in a crackdown being carried out in Nairobi County by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board officials.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

24 pharmacists arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in latest crackdown

Poisons board partners with FDA to boost medical regulation

Pharmacy and Poisons Board has entered into a partnership with the Food and Drug administration in a bid to enhance medical regulation in the country.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 months ago

Poisons board partners with FDA to boost medical regulation

Striking doctors stay put as talks fail to reach deal on internship

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha committed to have the more than 3,000 interns posted by April 1 but doctors demanded immediate posting.

By Mercy Kahenda and Ann Musungu 5 months ago

Striking doctors stay put as talks fail to reach deal on internship

Hospitals ask NHIF cardholders to pay cash over Sh29b debt row

The services affected include deliveries, surgeries, dialysis, eye care and cancer care among others.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Hospitals ask NHIF cardholders to pay cash over Sh29b debt row

Fight against malaria faces fresh threat from new deadly mosquito species

The new species is native to India and other parts of Asia. In Africa, it was first identified in Djibouti in 2012 and recently in eastern Ethiopia.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Fight against malaria faces fresh threat from new deadly mosquito species

Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

A facility report by the Ministry of Health revealed that only 5 per cent of public hospitals have fully operationalised personnel.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Healthcare staff crisis threatens to derail Kenya's UHC ambition

Medics urge Parliament to decriminalise attempted suicide

Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital management has appealed to MPs to repeal Section 226 of Kenya's Penal Code.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Medics urge Parliament to decriminalise attempted suicide

Hospitals threaten to paralyse services over delayed Linda Mama funds

The money is owed to about 3,000 hospitals among them public, private and faith-based, which offer Linda Mama services.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Hospitals threaten to paralyse services over delayed Linda Mama funds

Kenya receives Sh1 billion donation to boost childhood immunisation

The consignment of the 2,000 units of cold chain equipment was received on Tuesday by the Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Kenya receives Sh1 billion donation to boost childhood immunisation

CS Nakhumicha appeals for more time to address medical interns posting

The CS said the planned doctors' strike will not solve the medical interns' problem that has persisted for years.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

CS Nakhumicha appeals for more time to address medical interns posting

Floods, drought blocking access to maternal health services in Tana River

During the recent floods, most deliveries were conducted by unskilled birth attendants, increasing the risk of stillbirths and excessive bleeding.

By Mercy Kahenda 6 months ago

Floods, drought blocking access to maternal health services in Tana River

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