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

 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

 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 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

 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 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 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

 The Government is providing additional budgetary resources for the poor and other vulnerable citizens, to address the out of pocket expenditure. “Eliminating the user fees for maternity and primary health care services in public health facilities is meant to address the 30 percent health expenditure which has been an impediment to accessing care, especially for the poor and other vulnerable citizens.   The remarks were made.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

 The equipment includes 50 digital blood pressure machines, nine stethoscopes, 25 manual blood pressure machines, three nebulisers, 16 gun thermometers and 50 digital thermometers. Also 34 beds, 25 mattresses, 10 suction machines, 10 trolleys, 10 couches and 10 screens. The equipment will be distributed to level 4, 3 and 2 hospitals and health centres in Mbeere North and South, Manyatta and Runyenjes sub-counties. Health Executive Pauline.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 31st August 2016

 A local pediatrician is part of a team going to Tanzania in November to provide medical care to people in remote locations.   Since 2010, Dr. Charlotte Foulston has made the trip every year, except 2013, to either Kenya or Tanzania. Each trip lasts about two or three weeks.   “The goal of the trips is to provide some medical care to typically low-serviced areas,” said Foulston.   There are generally medical.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 31st August 2016

 The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has advanced a loan of 2.1 million US dollar (over 4.0bn/-) to the Tanzania Biotech Product in Kibaha, Coast Region.   NSSF Director General Prof Godius Kahyarara said the fund offered the loan after taking into consideration number key issues to determine project's worthiness and payback.   "We normally consider a number of criteria, including profitability of the projects, their.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th August 2016

 Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu has called for a paradigm shift in health governance, systems and financing to contain the rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within the African Continent. The CS disclosed that NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancers, have led to increased deaths and it is imperative for Africa to foster joint partnerships towards resilient and sustainable health systems for quality.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th August 2016