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Sh38b managed medical project now bearing fruit for Kenyans

In 2013, the national government came up with an ambitious plan to equip county hospitals in partnership with county governments. After a protracted back and forth, governors agreed to sign the deal totalling Sh38 billion. Migori Senator Wilfred Machage moved a motion requiring the establishment of level five and level four health facilities in each county before the term of the current government expires. This gave rise to Managed.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 12th September 2016

Kenya to donate Sh500m to global fund to fight HIV, TB and malaria

Kenya will donate Sh500 million towards the Global Fund kitty to fight HIV and Aids, tuberculosis and malaria. According to State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu President Uhuru Kenyatta will announce the donation during the 5th Global Fund Replenishment Conference to be held in Montreal, Canada, on September 16 and 17. Mr Esipisu said Uhuru had been invited by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whose country will also.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 12th September 2016

African Health Ministers to Endorse Regional Oral Health Strategy for 2016-2025

Today, health ministers of the WHO African Region will endorse a strategy for Member States to improve oral health and enhance control of non-communicable diseases in general. “Oral health conditions have an impact on the quality of life of the affected, whereas treatment is costly for individuals, communities and countries. Yet, there are efficient and affordable interventions that could be brought to the people where they.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th September 2016

Major boost for Kidney patients as 37 graduate to offer specialized health services

The renal services in public health institutions have been boosted with the graduation of 37 health workers from the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI). The health workers comprising physicians, medical officers, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists and laboratory technologists underwent a three months training course to offer dialysis services in county hospitals under the Managed Equipment Services project. The first batch of.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th September 2016

CS health calls for increased investment in the health sector to achieve UHC

The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Cleopa Mailu is calling on investors to take advantage of opportunites in the health sector to invest and asssit the nation to achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals. The CS said Kenya’s determination to achieve the Universal Health Coverage goals has created investment opportunities in the health sector which includes establishment of high-end medical institutions in partnership with.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th September 2016

KDA inputs to Kenyan government oral health position at RC66

Congratulations and thanks to the Kenya Dental Association for contributing to their national government position during the debate to launch the ‘Regional Oral Health Strategy for Africa 2016–2025. The Strategy was discussed and adopted by 47 Ministers of Health from the WHO African region on 20 August, during the 66th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC66, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 19 to 23 August.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Tanzania: State Keen On Improving Health Care Nationwide

Dodoma — The government said yesterday it is well committed to confront major challenges in the funding and delivery of rural health care, stressing that plans are underway to improve the health sector across the country. The Deputy Minister of State President Office (Regional Administration and Local Governments), Mr Selemani Jaffo, issued the government position in the National Assembly while responding to a supplementary.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Africa: Donors Set Aside U.S.$24 Billion for African Health

Nairobi — The World Bank and the Global Fund will invest $24 billion in Africa over the next three to five years to accelerate universal health coverage across the continent. "A critical part of this commitment is to accelerate progress on universal health coverage - ensuring that everyone, everywhere has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life," Jim Yong Kim, the President of the World Bank said last.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Over 130 surgeries performed at the new Kenneth Matiba Eye and Dental Hospital

Over 130 people have undergone successful eye surgeries at the new Kenneth Matiba Eye and Dental Hospital in Murang’a county only three months after it was opened. James Gitau, the doctor incharge of the hospital, said over 7, 212 have received optical treatment and over 9,221 have been treated for various dental illnesses. Gitau told the Star that more than 1,721 reading glasses have been given to patients and.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

East Africa: Ethiopia On Right Track to Eradicate Guinea Worm

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute said efforts are under way to eradicate Guinea Worm Disease (GWD) in a strengthened manner. Briefing journalists on Drancunculiasis Eradication Programme yesterday, Institute Deputy Director Dr. Dadi Jima said that contrary to the previous years, Ethiopia is presently close to eradicate the disease which requires the concerted effort of all. Jointly with stakeholders the Institute has.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

Innovation in Africa's medical sphere

Innovation within the medical space is growing and one entrepreneur that is taking advantage of this is Kaakpema Yelpaala, CEO and Founder of Access.Mobile, a programme that easily connects patients and doctors from any location.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd September 2016

About 600 EA doctors to undergo advanced cancer, neurology training

About 600 medical specialists in East Africa will undergo a four-year medical training fellowship in a move expected to help improve rate of early detection and treatment of cancer and neurological diseases. The fellowship is also expected to address the ratio of doctors to patients in the region’s growing population. Kenya, for instance, has about 22 neurosurgeons — 12 of which are paediatrician neurologists.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd September 2016