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

 Kenyans will be among beneficiaries of a fund to make healthcare accessible and affordable. The World Bank, in conjunction with Global Fund, announced a Sh1.5 trillion kitty towards universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa. The money will be spent on the fight against malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS for the next three to five years.   This is a milestone for millions of poor Africans who have struggled to get medications for these.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th August 2016

 The World Bank and Global Fund have made a commitment to invest $24 billion (Sh2.4 trillion) in Africa over the next three to five years to cover universal health.   The commitment made during the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (Ticad-VI) held in Nairobi will increase funding in healthcare to ensure everyone has access to quality services.   The money is also meant to help developing countries put.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th August 2016

 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Friday that they have secured some funding from America to enable Kenya acquire vital equipment needed to fight cancer.   The subsidised machines will be acquired through a cost-sharing arrangement between IAEA and Kenya and are expected to go a long way in the management of various forms of the disease including cervical, breast and prostrate cancer.   Director.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th August 2016

 Kenya has pledged approximately Sh500 million ($5 million) donation to the Global Fund to fight HIV, TB and Malaria, DP Ruto said Friday.   Ruto made the announcement at the TICAD universal health coverage side event in the presence of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at KICC.   Kenya is a major recipient of global fund support in provision of ARVs and mosquito nets.   Last year, Kenya pledged $2.6 million (approx..... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th August 2016

 All Kenyans aged 55 and above will be put on free medical insurance cover, Deputy President William Ruto said.   The DP also said all babies delivered in hospitals will enjoy free medical cover for one year in a move aimed at  reducing post-natal deaths in the first phase of a programme by the government to offer free medical services for all.   Ruto, however, did not specify when the medical schemes will be rolled out,.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 26th August 2016

 Organisations with Kenyan innovations that are helping reduce child deaths should apply for this year’s Healthcare Innovation Award.   The annual $1 million award by GSK and Save the Children, recognises innovations that are helping reduce child deaths in developing countries.   This year’s award gives special attention to innovations that focus on the hardest-to-reach children.   The innovations must also.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 26th August 2016

 A student at the University of Glasgow’s Dental School has created a society encouraging the city’s homeless to care for their teeth.   Claudia Wasige, 22, who is originally from Kenya, was first inspired to help vulnerable communities after visiting the Everlasting Food Bank, in Dennistoun, east Glasgow, with her church in 2013.   Initially working as a befriender, she met a man who was struggling to eat without.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 25th August 2016