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Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

British High Commissioner Discusses Health Collaborations with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary

The meeting aimed to review the progress of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two nations

His Excellency Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, to discuss ongoing health collaborations between Kenya and the UK.  The meeting aimed to review the progress of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya Receives Mpox Testing Kits and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Medicines for Mass Drug Administration

During the handover, Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah M. Barasa emphasized the significance of these contributions in addressing the health issues faced by vulnerable communities

Kenya has received Mpox testing kits and medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from the World Health Organization (WHO), USAID, and other health partners. These supplies are set to enhance the country's efforts in combating these health challenges.  During the handover, Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah M. Barasa emphasized…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni meets Machakos Deputy County Commissioner

A key highlight of the meeting was the progress of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) registration, where 147,510 individuals have successfully registered

Principal Secretary for the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, met with Machakos Deputy County Commissioner David Rotich to discuss enhancing collaboration between National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) and advancing public health initiatives in the county. A key highlight of the meeting was the progress of the…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Provides every Kenyan with Medical Insurance, says President Ruto

The government has already registered 12.8 million people under the new Social Health Authority (SHA)

The roll-out of Universal Health Coverage at the beginning of the month will ensure that the government provides medical care to all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government has already registered 12.8 million people under the new Social Health Authority (SHA). “For the first time,…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa Advocates for Mental Health Prioritization in Workplaces on World Mental Health Day

Dr. Barasa called for a united effort, urging investments in mental health clinics across Level 4 hospitals

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing mental health in workplaces during this year’s World Mental Health Day event held at Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital.  Highlighting the theme, “Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” Dr. Barasa noted that approximately 3.7…

Ministry of Health, Kenya

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Kenya: Government Strengthens Healthcare Collaboration with Faith-Based Organizations

Speaking during the opening of a consultative meeting in Mombasa, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa emphasized the pivotal role FBOs play in the country’s healthcare system

The Ministry of Health has underscored its commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Kenya through closer collaboration with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs). Speaking during the opening of a consultative meeting in Mombasa, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa emphasized the pivotal role FBOs play in the country’s healthcare system.  Dr. Barasa highlighted…

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Opportunity International to Build Basketball Courts and Conduct Youth Clinics in Kenya and Rwanda

Collaboration Will Support NBA Africa’s Commitment to Build 1,000 Basketball Courts on the Continent Over the Next Decade, Including 100 in Kenya

NBA Africa (https://Africa.NBA.com/) and Opportunity International, a global nonprofit organization that develops innovative programs that use financial services, training and support to address some of the greatest challenges facing those living in poverty around the world, today announced a collaboration to build outdoor basketball courts and conduct youth clinics in…

UN News
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World Health Organization (WHO) calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa

Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million annually, exacting profound impact on lives and economies, according to the report, which was launched at the African Summit on Hearing Impairment in Nairobi, Kenya

The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.  Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million annually, exacting profound…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Health Urges Action Against Postpartum Hemorrhage at Inaugural End Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Run

The event, themed “Run for Her! Together Against the Number One Killer of New Mums,” is part of a global initiative to raise awareness of PPH, which claims around 70,000 lives annually

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has called for urgent action to address the high rates of maternal deaths caused by Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), during the inaugural EndPPH Run held at the Ulinzi Sports Ground. Speaking at the event, Dr. Barasa emphasized that PPH remains a significant challenge in Kenya,…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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3rd Technical and Steering Committee Meetings of Aquatic Biodiversity Project to be held in Mombasa

The Project Steering Committee will be presented with the recommendations that were developed during the Technical Committee meeting for their approval

The third Project Technical and Steering Committee Meetings of the Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in the Africa Blue Economy Project, which is run by AU-IBAR, will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from October 7th to 9th, 2024. This initiative is supported by SIDA, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and its…