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

 Kenya will offer training opportunities in specialized health services to Liberia, Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu has said.   The CS said Kenya will increase Liberia’s capacities by training health workers in institutions of higher learning in the field of radiology, epidemiology, laboratory and anesthesia.   The CS made the remarks when he held bilateral talks with Liberian Minister for Health, Dr. Bernice.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 25th August 2016

 In simple words, the term Medical tourism means the act of traveling to another country in search of better, affordable and sustainable medical treatment. This can be either because the treatment in question is unavailable in the home country, is expensive or illegal. While conventionally this kind of travel was from the less developed to high developed nations for medical treatment, the trend has in recent past taken a new twist with.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th August 2016

The Government is set to install six new radiotherapy machines to boost the treatment of cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). The expansion project, which will be completed before the end of 2017, will accelerate access to health care for cancer patients and ease the disease burden. At the moment the country has nine radiotherapy machines, three at KNH and four in the private facilities.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th August 2016

 The days are numbered for mosquitoes which transmit malaria, if the latest from scientists is anything to go by. Scientists at the Ifakara Health Institute and partner institutions have developed insecticide- laden Eave Tubes known as 'Tungulizibomba' that attract and kill mosquitoes .   The local innovation is based on a simple behavior of female Anopheles mosquito that transmits malaria. Anopheles mosquitoes chase human odour,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th August 2016

Domestic mobilization of resources will help African countries to have more control of their health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Cleopa Mailu has said. The CS said domestic mobilization of resources will allow prioritization of implementation areas in health within the continent. The CS made the remarks when he held bilateral talks with the Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at the side show of the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd August 2016