ministry of health kenya Stories

Why Kenyans in informal sector are reluctant to register with SHIF
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 06, 2024

Wanjiru fears that the new payment requirements may place too much burden on her already strained finances.

Primary healthcare facilities to get medicines by December, CS Barasa says
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2024

The Health CS noted that primary healthcare is the first point of contact and the closest level of care for patients.

Patients stranded as end of NHIF leaves many unprepared for SHIF rollout
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 02, 2024

KMPDU has reiterated that NHIF is far superior to SHIF, warning of potential fraud within the new payment system.

Kenya secures Sh59.7bn Global Fund grants to combat HIV, TB and Malaria
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2024

The grants which will be implemented over three years, are aimed at strengthening interventions against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as well a...

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

Led by party leader Raila Odinga, they accuse the government of responding inadequately to a serious crisis.

Health crisis deepens as clinical officers issue 7-day strike notice
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 26, 2024

Their notice follows industrial action by doctors under the KMPDU, who have made demands including internship postings for graduates, better pay and p...

President Ruto announces nationwide registration for SHIF
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 16, 2024

According to Ruto, the registration drive will ensure every Kenyan's inclusion in accessing benefits under the new public healthcare system.

Medical graduates stage protest in demand for internships
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 12, 2024

The graduates say some of them have waited up to seven months, a circumstance which disrupts their career progression and affects the delivery of heal...

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