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CoG Health Committee Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said the situation has been made worse by a growing trend where health worke...
The Senate Health Committee has termed the stalemate unacceptable and detrimental, warning that further delay will not be tolerated and may prompt par...
The union said it is protesting against the county’s failure to implement career progression guidelines, delayed promotions, and stalled staff re-desi...
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness that typically causes a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Whi...
In a major crackdown in December 2024, authorities inspected 466 health facilities in Nairobi, shutting down 117 clinics and arresting 15 individuals...
Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...
KUCO General Secretary George Gibore and National Chairman Peterson Wachira urged the Senate to investigate the alleged breach of the return to work a...
Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...
Muthama emphasised that the deployment of the five officers would help address the ongoing shortage of healthcare workers in the county.
Duale reassured the COC of the ministry’s continued support in advancing health reforms, particularly in the implementation of the Taifa Care Model, a...
The agreement was signed at Afya House in the presence of CS Barasa, Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, and other key stakeholders with cl...
The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced that if the issue is not resolved, workers will begin protests on March 18.
Currently, the only approved TB vaccine is the BCG, which provides some protection to children but is not effective in preventing TB in adolescents an...
Alternative rite of passage programmes are gaining traction as a culturally sensitive way to replace FGM with safer and more empowering practices.
The investigation was launched after the tragic death of a patient at Omnicare Medical Limited, raising concerns over compliance with licensing and sa...
The union said it remains hopeful that the suspension period will allow for further discussions to resolve the outstanding concerns.
The clinical officers union says that despite staging over 100 strikes since the advent of devolution, most of their demands have not been met.
Regarding CS Barasa, the Union claimed that she has made it difficult for Kenyans to access treatment through SHA, noting favouritism towards medical...
Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.
The key issue driving the strike is the government's failure to convert contract nurses to permanent positions, as stipulated in the Collective Bargai...
Gibore expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s failure to act despite repeated efforts by KUCO to seek redress.
Lishenga emphasised the need for clarity both on which hospitals have received payments and the total revenue SHA has collected from Kenyans since its...
THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Co...
The protesters also claimed they had been denied pre-authorisation rights, which they argue prevents them from requesting diagnostic imaging or perfor...
Union says the SHA board had excluded clinical officers from the list of service providers, even though they run over 1,000 private healthcare facilit...
Internship programmes play a crucial role in Kenya's healthcare system, offering practical experience to complement academic training.
Clinical officers assert that they provide 70 per cent of clinical services in the country.
The team will undergo specialised training in the fields of hospital management, emergency and critical care management, as well as oncology.
