Health
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Govt releases Ksh.6 billion for NHIF in public hospitals
The government has released Ksh.6 billion to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) for the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme,…
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New amendment law to help Anti-Narcotic agencies curb drug trafficking
The country has been recording high numbers in drug trafficking and narcotics smuggling, behavior which has prompted the Anti-Narcotics agency…
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Community Health Volunteers to get Ksh.3000 monthly stipend
Community Health Volunteers (CHV) in Nyandarua County will start receiving a monthly stipend of Ksh.3, 000 effective July 1, 2022.…
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Male contraceptive pill proves 99% effective in preventing pregnancy
American Chemical Society presented their findings at the spring meeting on Wednesday where scientists announced the creation of a new…
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Uhuru directs ministry to train boda riders on first aid
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Ministry of Transport to collaborate with the St. John association to train at least…
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Parliament cuts vaccine plant budget by Ksh.500 million
The Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) has reduced the money that was allocated to establish a vaccine plant and handle…
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Kenya lifts mandatory wearing of face masks
Kenya has lifted the mandatory wearing of face masks in public places. The announcement was made by the Health Cabinet…
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Yellow fever outbreak claims 4 lives in Kenya
An outbreak of yellow fever, an acute and contagious viral disease, has claimed four lives in Kenya since it was…
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Moderna to build Ksh.56.9 billion COVID vaccine facility in Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the signing of a deal between Kenya and Moderna to establish the first mRNA manufacturing facility…
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Roto Tanks, Ogilvy partner to fight malnutrition among kids aged below two
Roto Tanks and Ogilvy Africa have inked a deal that will see young mothers educated in rural parts of East…
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