Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya leads Effort to Fight Snakebite Venom across Africa

The launch represents a collaborative effort among Ministries of Health, local stakeholders, international organizations, and donor partners to devise strategies and allocate resources for addressing SBE in Africa

The Ministry of Health, through the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE), has launched the African Snakebite Alliance (ASA), uniting Kenya, Eswatini, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, and the United Kingdom. ASA's goal is to combat snakebite envenoming (SBE) in Africa with locally tailored solutions. With the Ministry of Health spending approximately…

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Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Nakhumicha Wafula Champions Social Health Insurance (SHI) Regulations for Advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Nakhumicha stressed the critical importance of these regulations in ensuring that quality and affordable healthcare services are accessible to all citizens

On February 29th, during a stakeholder engagement session, Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula endorsed the Social Health Insurance (SHI) Regulations, emphasizing their pivotal role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Kenya. Nakhumicha stressed the critical importance of these regulations in ensuring that quality and affordable healthcare services are accessible…

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Principal Secretary for Medical Services Engages Danish State Secretary to Advance Healthcare Initiatives

Several requests for collaboration and support, including increased funding for medical equipment and pharmaceuticals

On February 28, Mr. Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary for Medical Services at the Ministry of Health in Kenya, held a meeting with Lotte Machon, State Secretary for Development Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark. The meeting, held at Asiatisk Plads 2 in Copenhagen, focused on critical healthcare…

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International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Launches New Country and Project Office in Kenya to Lead Advancing Vaccine End-to-End Capabilities (AVEC) Africa Project

The AVEC Africa project aims to accelerate the development and manufacturing of vaccines in the region through end-to-end research and development projects

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has announced the opening of a new Country and Project Office in Kenya, marking a significant step in the organization's efforts to advance vaccine research and development in Africa.  This office will serve as the headquarters for IVI's Advancing Vaccine End-to-End Capabilities (AVEC) initiative in…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Call for Multi-Agency Collaboration to Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse Menace

The Ministry of Health pledges to expand addiction treatment services and ensure accessibility as part of broader health coverage initiatives

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has  called for action against alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya. With alarming statistics highlighting the issue at the Coast region, he urged Coastal leaders to allocate alcohol revenue for combating the problem.  At a conference in Ending  outlawed, toxic drink, drugs and substance abuse in…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya launches Ambitious Plan to end 'Triple Threat' by 2027

Through collective action and unwavering commitment, Kenya aims to pave the way for a healthier, safer, and more empowered future for all

Kenya has unveiled a comprehensive Commitment Plan aimed at eradicating the 'Triple Threat' of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy by the year 2027. At the conclusion of the Women Leadership Summit in Bungoma, Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula announced the government's resolve to equip technical…

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Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha disburses Kshs 17 million to Bungoma Community Health Promoters (CHPs)

Funded by the National Government, these funds were swiftly distributed to 3500 CHPs across the county

Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula has upheld her promise to the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Bungoma County by allocating a total of Kshs 17 million towards their monthly stipends for December and January. Funded by the National Government, these funds were swiftly distributed to 3500 CHPs across the…

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Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha appears before Parliamentary Health committee

Accompanied by Medical Services PS Mr. Harry Kimtai, NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira, and Ministry of Health staff, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged systemic issues and initiated an internal investigation

Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula appeared before the Parliamentary Health Committee chaired by Dr. Robert Pukose on Thursday to address concerns about corruption at NHIF. Accompanied by Medical Services PS Mr. Harry Kimtai, NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira, and Ministry of Health staff, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged systemic issues and initiated…

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Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha urges Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize health Regulation funding

Speaking at the Departmental Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Robert Pukose at the Bunge Towers, CS Nakhumicha emphasized the vital role of regulation in healthcare

Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula is advocating for increased funding to the Ministry of Health to tackle the proliferation of substandard healthcare facilities. Speaking at the Departmental Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Robert Pukose at the Bunge Towers, CS Nakhumicha emphasized the vital role of regulation in healthcare.…

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Stakeholders consultative workshop on Transition of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA)

The workshop's primary objective is to gather feedback from key stakeholders on the draft transition roadmap

The  Transition Committee, alongside the Chairpersons of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Boards, convened the inaugural stakeholders’ consultative workshop on the transition of NHIF and SHA at a Nairobi hotel.  The workshop's primary objective is to gather feedback from key stakeholders on the draft…