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Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dispatched officials to Kisii to aid in identifying the disease outbreak.
To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.
Concerned about the growing popularity of nicotine-containing products among young people, Muthoni urged them to prioritise their health.
According to the latest Ministry of Health data, Kenya has recorded 31 Mpox cases. Of these, 28 patients have recovered, two remain hospitalised, and...
Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.
The move is seen as a step towards addressing grievances raised by healthcare workers regarding delayed payments.
According to the Ministry's Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, over 22.5 million Kenyans have been screened for diabetes, but mor...
The PS warned against consuming meat that has not been inspected by certified officers or sourced from dead animals.
The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.
The PS announced that the government would soon carry out inspections to identify and shut down institutions offering invalid programmes.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It spreads primarily through contact with an infected person, con...
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni addressed the investigation, emphasising the ministry’s dedication to quality in healthcare services.
Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni reiterated the government's commitment to holding polluters accountable for their actions.
Kenya officially declared the Mpox outbreak on July 31, 2024, following the confirmation of the country’s first case in Taveta.
Since its launch in 2013, the Linda Mama programme has provided vital maternal care to 7.5 million expectant mothers.
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in Tobacco. It is the primary reinforcing component of tobacco; it drives tobacco addiction.
Floodwaters can heighten the transmission of various water-borne and vector-borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, yellow fever, chik...
KMPDU Secretary-General Ghalib Salim said the Thursday deadline marks a critical juncture in the struggle for healthcare workers' rights and patient c...
She noted that the application deadline for pre-service courses has been extended to March 4, 2024.
The government has called for urgent interventions and policies to save the youth and protect Kenya's social and economic progress.
