Kenyans could soon use a simple injection of antibodies to prevent contracting HIV.   A study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute titled "AMP (Antibody Mediated Prevention)" seeks to use antibodies to prevent the spread of HIV.   "Traditionally in HIV vaccine studies, people get a vaccine and researchers wait to see if their bodies will make antibodies against HIV in response to the vaccine," said Dr Larry.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 15th August 2016

Plans are underway to increase the amount of money offered to patients with cancer under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).     The move is meant to relief the Kenyans who are covered by the NHIF, the heavy financial burden that comes with treating cancer.     According to the Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Cleopa Mailu the NHIF board shall be engaged to increase the money which is extended to people with.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 12th August 2016

Kenyan and Dutch scientists have developed a mosquito trap, which uses "human odour" to attract the malaria-carrying insects.   The researchers from the Nairobi-based International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) said the new Solar-Powered Mosquito Trapping system is baited with a synthetic odour blend that mimics human odour.   The research was conducted between 2012 and 2015 in a project known as.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 12th August 2016

Patients can now access advanced breast cancer screening and treatment through a new diagnostic instrument that is capable of testing for seven other types of cancer.   This comes after the Health Ministry this week commissioned the immunohistochemistry analyser at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).   Immunohistochemistry analysis is a method of detecting the presence and location of proteins in tissue sections, and is useful in.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 11th August 2016

 The government is partnering with Kenya Renal Association to device a programme that will increase the country’s capacity to conduct daily kidney transplants.   The joint venture programme which will be rolled out before the end of the year is expected to reduce the cost of treatment to save many Kenyans who have been seeking the services overseas.     A working group will meet next month to develop the programme.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 10th August 2016

NAIROBI, Kenya, 5 August 2016 – Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu today launched the first National Strategy for Ear and Hearing Care, focusing the nation on a long-neglected problem. During the launch the CS noted that ear and hearing care has become more important today, due to the rising burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. He noted that ear disease is one of the non-communicable conditions that affect a.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 10th August 2016

Dar es Salaam — The Aga Khan Hospital is implementing a Sh176 billion expansion project that will see the facility match the international status it attained last week from the Joint Commission International. The hospital will increase the number of from 74 to 170 and has set aside Sh3 billion for training young health professionals abroad. According to the Aga Khan Health Services regional CEO for East Africa, Mr Sulaiman Shabiabuddin,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th August 2016

 Garissa Deputy Governor Abdullahi Hussein hosted a large delegation from Kenya Unicef office led by unicef Kenya representative Mr. Werner schultink in order to familiarize and oversee devolution functions at county level.   Mr werner and his delegation presented the Deputy Governor an overview of the zonal office programs and coverage that the unicef have carried out within Garissa county during the last three years of devolution,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th August 2016

 The lucrative multi-billion-shilling tender to provide medical cover to 298,000 teachers in Kenya has attracted bids from three insurance companies.   Liaison Insurance, AoN Kenya and Clarkson Insurance are eyeing the annual medical cover worth Sh5.6 billion.   The contract will be for three years, unlike previously when it was annual.   The trio has quoted between Sh14.7 billion and Sh17.7 billion for the three-year.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th August 2016

 Nairobi — Kenya and Cuba are set to establish a regular exchange program for health workers to boost the two countries' health sectors.   President Uhuru Kenyatta said cooperation between the two countries would help improve his administration's initiatives to provide quality and affordable healthcare services to Kenyans.   "Cuba has one of the best health models in the world. I believe there is a lot we can share.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 5th August 2016

 s the economy of the country is growing, the health service demand of middle income earners is also increasing. Thus, the need for producing specialized health professionals is crucial.   Having healthy citizens is crucial for the over all development of a given country. Development programmes and plans as well as other activities require healthy human power. For this very reason, countries allocate huge budget for the expansion of.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 5th August 2016

 Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, partnered with United Arab Emirates (UAE) based hospital, Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) Hospital. The partnership is to facilitate specialized treatments and health checks for medical tourists from the African continent.   The package to be offered as per the deal will include, in addition to other things; medical treatments, arrangement of visas, airports transfers, travel guide.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 4th August 2016