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Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Health Visits Kapenguria Referral Hospital to Monitor Social Health Authority (SHA) Implementation

During her visit, Dr. Barasa emphasized the importance of ensuring that all registered Kenyans, particularly expectant mothers, have access to essential healthcare services

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, visited Kapenguria Referral Hospital on November 17 to review the progress of the Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout. She was joined by West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle and Assistant County Commissioner Emily Ogola.  During her visit, Dr. Barasa emphasized the importance of ensuring that…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary for Health Reviews Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria Program Progress with Global Fund Team

The meeting highlighted key achievements such as reduced death rates and progress toward treatment targets, with 70% of Kenya’s performance contract aligned with Global Fund priorities

The Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah M. Barasa on Tuesday 12, 2024 met with the Global Fund team, led by Audit Manager Augustine Agyeman-Duah, to assess Kenya’s progress in HIV, TB, and Malaria programs.  The meeting highlighted key achievements such as reduced death rates and progress toward treatment targets, with 70%…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya to Host 55th UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) Meeting in December

Mr. Kimtai highlighted Kenya’s commitment to advancing inclusive HIV response strategies and emphasized the importance of unified global efforts to end AIDS by 2030

The Ministry of Health, represented by Principal Secretary and Chair of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB), Mr. Harry Kimtai, has confirmed Kenya’s readiness to host the 55th PCB meeting in Nairobi from December 10-12, 2024.  During a UNAIDS PCB Bureau meeting on November 4th, Mr. Kimtai highlighted Kenya’s commitment to advancing…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) During High-Level Meeting

Mr. Kimtai emphasized the financial commitment of approximately US$ 350,000 to host the meeting, reflecting strong political support for HIV initiatives

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for  Medical Services and Chair of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, Mr. Harry Kimtai, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to the UNAIDS Joint Programme during a high-level meeting held in the Jonathan Mann Room at the UNAIDS Building.  He highlighted Kenya’s whole-of-government approach in collaboration with the Ministry…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Launches National Obstetrics Point-of-Care Ultrasound (O-POCUS) Guidelines to Enhance Maternal Health

The O-POCUS guidelines align with national health policies and aim to standardize ultrasound services across various healthcare levels, focusing on underserved regions

Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, and Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, launched the Uhai wa Mama na Mtoto (UMM) Project and the National Obstetrics Point-of-Care Ultrasound (O-POCUS) Guidelines today in Nairobi. This initiative marks a significant commitment to reducing maternal mortality and improving healthcare access across the nation.  During her address, Dr.…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Dr. Barasa Meets Kenya Health Professionals Oversight Authority Leadership to Enhance Operations

The Authority is essential for standardizing previously unregulated health professionals to enhance healthcare quality across Kenya

Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah Barasa met with the leadership of the Kenya Health Professionals Oversight Authority led by the CEO Dr. Jackson Kioko, to discuss advancing KHPOA’s operational functions.  As a corporate body within the Ministry of Health, KHPOA aims to provide effective oversight in regulating healthcare services,…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Government Releases KES 9 Billion to Boost Public Healthcare Facilities under Social Health Authority (SHA)

This announcement comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, confirming that the funds will be disbursed to facilities by the end of this week

The government has released KES 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).  This announcement comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, confirming that the…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Gyeonggi Province Delegation and Baringo Governor Meet with Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai to Discuss Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Collaborations

The discussions focused on strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the exchange of medical technologies such as the Electronic Health Records System to improve medical services

The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, received a courtesy call from a delegation representing the Gyeonggi Provincial Government of the Republic of Korea, accompanied by Baringo Governor H.E. Benjamin Cheboi on October 23.  The discussions focused on strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the exchange of medical technologies…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Principal Secretary Muthoni launches International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action

The campaign aims to raise awareness on the dangers of lead exposure, particularly for children and pregnant women

Kenya has officially launched the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, running from 22nd to 25th October 2024. Led by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners including USAID Momentum, CEJAD, UNEP, WHO, and UNICEF, the campaign aims to raise awareness on the dangers of lead exposure, particularly for children…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Kenya: Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai Announces County Multi-Sectoral Committees for Social Health Authority Implementation

Mr. Kimtai highlighted the importance of collaboration between national and county governments, stating that the involvement of key stakeholders strengthens the commitment to quality healthcare for all Kenyans

Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, has announced the establishment of County Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees to oversee the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) program across the country. These committees will include representatives from County Executive Committees (CECs), National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs),…