primary healthcare Stories

Ministry of Health seeks Sh6 billion budget boost amid accountability concerns
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

According to PS Kimtai, SHA has so far registered 20.2 million Kenyans, reinforcing the need for an additional Sh3 billion to boost primary healthcare...

Revealed: Government owes Sh10 billion to healthcare providers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

Speaking on the financial obligations, Ingasira acknowledged the outstanding payments but emphasised that efforts are being made to clear them.

Medical Services PS Kimtai appeals for Sh1 billion to implement 'roadside' declarations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Many of these projects were announced during President Ruto's development tours in response to public requests for improved infrastructure.

Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

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.

Health Ministry advances primary healthcare networks across Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 20, 2024

The ministry reported that 160 PCNs have been established, with 41 more in progress. This means  87 per cent of counties have at least one operational...

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