Health CS Debora Mulongo Stories

Suspected mpox case in Kiambu under investigation- health official
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 17, 2024

A photo of a patient with lesions emerged on social media sparking speculations of the mpox cases in the country. This is after the ministry ruled out...

Health CS affirms commitment to advancing President Ruto’s UHC vision
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2024

Highlighting the importance of community-driven solutions and improved public communication, Dr. Mulongo urged for a united effort to implement best p...

Health CS nominee ‘consultative approach’ under scrutiny: Will it deliver results?
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

The term “consultative approach” refers to a method of collaboration where individuals or groups work together to achieve the best possible outcomes w...

Health CS nominee to review and report impact of Kenya-Cuba exchange programme
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 01, 2024

Dr Barasa, a medical doctor who has been in clinical practice from 2007 to 2020 further said she had been compliant with her practice licence renewals...

Health CS nominee proposes telemedicine technology to curb corruption, cut costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

Appearing before the Committee on Appointments on Thursday, Barasa said Kenyans should embrace telemedicine which will reduce the cost of healthcare i...

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2024

They wanted the high court to issue orders prohibiting any person from convening, aiding, attending, reporting to, receiving reports from, paying or f...

Mobile clinics bring relief to Tana village residents left alone after floods
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2024

Floods submerged the Handaraku dispensary, and the nurse in charge has not been seen since this happened.

Kenyans lay bare frustrations as hospitals reject NHIF cards
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 21, 2024

He criticized the government's plan to replace the NHIF with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with Kenyans being urged to register with th...

'Point of no return': KMPDU says doctors' strike begins tonight
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 13, 2024

The strike is the only way to bring the government to the negotiating table, says KMPDU Deputy Secretary-General Dennis Miskellah.

KMPDU warns of crisis as Coast doctors' strike notice ends
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 14, 2024

KMPDU Secretary-General Ghalib Salim said the Thursday deadline marks a critical juncture in the struggle for healthcare workers' rights and patient c...

Health ministry completes distribution of 2,061 vaccine storage units to counties
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 05, 2024

The total value of the 2,061 cold chain items that are currently being installed is $7.09 million (Sh1.1 billion).

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