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Mercy Kahenda
Mercy Kahenda
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The Facility Improvement Financing programme under SHA will allow sub-county hospitals to procure sickle cell medicines, improving affordability and access through reimbursement.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-05 06:00:00
The death of seven children to malaria was a tragedy that shook Samson Okoth’s world.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-05 06:00:00
The death of seven children to malaria was a tragedy that shook Samson Okoth’s world.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-05 06:00:00
The adoption of AmpFire HPV DNA testing technology, donated by Rotary International, has been a game-changer in HPV screening, enabling early detection of the virus long before it turns cancerous.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-12 08:00:00
It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-14 09:30:00
The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for global health agencies at a time when donor funding is declining.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-24 09:00:00
They have cautioned that the move could weaken disease surveillance, disrupt critical programmes, and strain already overstretched health systems.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-25 07:00:00
Irene Alivitsa spent nearly two years struggling alone, waking up to find herself soiled, too embarrassed to share her ordeal.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-26 06:00:00
Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-26 00:00:00
The hiring of staff for the new health scheme has been rocked by wrangles, with at least 200 former employees of the defunct NHIF currently stuck at the PSC awaiting deployment.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-26 09:15:00
Sh11 billion claims have been rejected, money Health CS Aden Duale maintains shall not be paid, citing fraud.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-31 07:00:00
The Ministry of Health has warned of a looming crisis in the delivery of free primary healthcare and maternity services as it seeks exchequer release of Sh5.9 billion to clear pending claims.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-02 08:00:00
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