UHC,UHC workers Stories
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga said the transition constitutes continued service rather than termination, which is the le...
The findings come from a joint study by the African Institute for Development Policy and Global Solutions for Diagnostics and Laboratory Systems.
He encouraged citizens to report hospitals and clinics that continue to demand payments for outpatient care, saying they are undermining the governmen...
The new framework is intended to standardise the detection and management of H. pylori infections across the country. It is currently under final revi...
The CS confirmed that the process should conclude by next week, after which qualified personnel will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) chair Brian Lishenga urged the government to embrace a hybrid digital health approach t...
The initiative is expected to empower facility heads with the necessary tools to manage resources more effectively and align operations with national...
The motion seeks to compel the Ministry of Health to fully implement the Kenya Universal Health Coverage Policy 2020–2030 and to develop a framework t...
Experts have called for increased education and awareness about the many benefits of breastfeeding - not only for the child and mother but also for th...
The Ministry of Health announced in May that all UHC staff would officially be transferred to county governments by July 1, 2025.
The graduates, some of whom completed training as far back as 2019 and 2020, gathered to protest what they termed as neglect by the Ministry of Health...
Health CS Aden Duale warned that hospitals admitting patients beyond their licensed bed capacity will be held accountable. He stated that any claims i...
Community health promoters (CHPs) have also been dealt a major blow after their budget was slashed by Sh1.4 billion.
This increase marks a threefold allocation to the fund, which has historically been severely underfunded.
In the last financial year, CHPs were already grappling with financial constraints, which remain a key challenge in Kenya’s public healthcare system.
Until current contracts end and gratuities are fully paid, the Health Ministry will continue managing the payroll for UHC workers, easing recent tensi...
Investigations show that these non-existent workers have been receiving monthly salaries of Sh50,000 each, costing taxpayers more than Sh1.5 million e...
The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...
A recent World Bank report states that the 2.75 per cent SHIF payroll deduction places a financial strain on low-income workers and small businesses.
Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...
The National Assembly Health Committee chair, James Nyikal, said the extra funds include Sh5 billion to pay gratuity to the 8,550 UHC workers whose co...
The report, presented by Seme MP James Nyikal, also shows that an additional Sh5 billion will be required to pay gratuities to UHC staff once their co...
The unions under the Health Sector Caucus, said at least 97 Global Fund staff, mostly clinical and laboratory officers, have gone nearly a year withou...
In addition, payments totalling Sh78.94 billion covering March to May are still delayed.
Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.
In comparison, Ghana and Nigeria contribute 3.7 per cent and 4.7 per cent of the applications, respectively.
Following consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare worker unions and the Council of Governors, the Ministry revealed that agreements...
Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...
Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...
