C.S Nakhumicha Commits to Patient Rights and Safety
2023-10-04
Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakumicha S. Wafula has affirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and active patient engagement.Continue Reading
President Kenyatta Inaugurates Key Health Facilities At Kenyatta National Hospital
2022-05-12
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday inaugurated three state-of-the-art health facilities at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi City County, built and equipped at a cost of Kshs 1 billion. The facilities that include the Zarina Merali Surgical Daycare Centre; the Centre for Kidney Disease & Organ Transplantation; and HistocompatibilityContinue Reading
Big Win For UHC As Gates Foundation Pledges Support
2022-04-22
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to continue supporting Kenya in Achieving Universal Health Coverage that was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta The foundation has been instrumental in supporting the government’s fight against Covid-19 Speaking during the meeting, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is already workingContinue Reading
CDS:1% of the world`s population has autism
2022-02-08
In 2021, the Child Development Services (CDS) reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is also estimated that about 1% of the world`s population has autism. Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autismContinue Reading
Hypertension the silent Killer
2022-01-31
Hypertension is the major cause of premature death worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO).estimates that 1.28 billion adults aged between 30-79 years worldwide have hypertension. WHO said that 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have this condition. Less than half of adults, 42 percent, with hypertension areContinue Reading