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

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…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government to Release KSh 2.5 Billion to Pay National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Debts

This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth

The government will release an additional KSh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced. This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: President Ruto Pledges to Address Social Health Authority (SHA) Challenges

Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model

The government will review the Universal Health Coverage to resolve problematic issues pointed out by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops, President William Ruto has said. Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model. “I…

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

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
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

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
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

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…

British High Commission Nairobi
Source: British High Commission Nairobi |

United Kingdom (UK) mobilises further finance to lower cost of borrowing for Kenyan Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

UK announces KSH 667 million ($5.2m) fund to mobilise up-to KSH 38.85 billion ($300m) of finance through FSD Africa to support SMEs to deliver jobs and growth

The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing long-term investment solutions that deliver growth and jobs. The ‘Listed SME Debt Fund’, sponsored by…

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

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.…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

President Ruto Appeals to Judiciary to be Wary of Anti-People Interests

The President was of the view that governments are elected on the basis of a manifesto and stressed that this should carry more weight in court

President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles represented at the 23rd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of Heads of State and Government

The Summit witnessed the swearing-in of the COMESA Committee of Elders. Ambassador Marie-Pierre Lloyd, who was re-elected last year to serve a second term on the committee was also present

The 23rd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs took place in Bujumbura, Burundi, from 28th-31st October 2024. It coincided with the commemoration of the organisation’s 30th anniversary, being celebrated this year. President Ramkalawan was represented by Ambassador Claude Morel as Special Envoy…