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Local health promoters get Sh3b stipend from the State

WEBThousands of Community Health Promoters have received their stipend after the government released Sh3 billion to cater for their monthly pay. The CHP …

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Why NHIF is central to delivery of universal healthcare

WEBIn fact, NHIF is positioning itself as a key player in the attainment of UHC, a goal that when achieved will necessitate the seamless delivery of healthcare services to …

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Senators pass health insurance bill, set stage for major changes

WEBMajor changes are expected in the health sectors after Senators passed the Social Health Insurance Bill, 2023, last week, effectively paving the way for the …

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Workers to pay 2.7pc to NHIF in Ruto’s proposal

WEBPresident William Ruto has announced changes to the health contribution scheme, saying Kenyans will start contributing 2.7 per cent of their earnings from July. …

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Ruto urges MPs to pass NHIF Bill that will cover treatment of …

WEBPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has been at the forefront in appealing to MPs to pass the Bill, saying it will offer his administration a chance to provide affordable …

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Gov't on high alert as 'red eye' disease spreads to Nairobi, Kisii

WEBAddressing the press on Thursday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said three cases of the disease commonly known as red eyes had been reported in …

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Busia county now seeks support to improve main hospital facilities

WEBThe county executive member of Health Beatrice Nakholi noted with concern that despite Busia and Malaba being cargo transit points, and an identified …

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Five labs picked to certify city eateries

WEBPHOTO/Courtesy. Eateries within Nairobi county will have to apply for food handlers’ medical certificates from only five laboratories, the government has …

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State to take over Mathari hospital as mental illnesses increase …

WEBThe State is taking full control of Mathari Mental Referral hospital in Mathare to address increasing cases of mental illnesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Health …

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Ruto wants Kenyans compelled to pay 2.75% of their income to …

WEBPresident William Ruto has today, Monday, June 26, 2023, made proposals for the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to enhance equality in payment. In the …

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New legislation a game changer in health security

WEBHowever, game changer is the Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) Act, 2023, which provides health facilities with financial independence to manage revenue …

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Ruto flags off CHPs as State puts UHC into effect

WEBThe country embarks on the road towards the implementation of the elusive Universal Health Coverage (UHC) this morning when President William Ruto flags off …

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Inside Ruto’s healthcare plan for all

WEBAugust 9. Inside Ruto’s healthcare plan for all. Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 00:20 | By. Hillary Mageka. Deputy President William Ruto receives a health sector …

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Why Uhuru opened Kangemi hospital at night

WEBPresident Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday night opened Gichagi-Kangemi Level 3 Hospital in Kangemi, Nairobi. The hospital is part of 24 health facilities being …

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Juja hospital set for Sh210m upgrade to Level Four status

WEBThe 200-bed hospital, to cost Sh210 million, will be upgraded from the existing Gachororo Health Centre and is expected to serve a population of more than …

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Why Kenya is not reaping big from medical tourism

WEBThe report states that Kenya’s medical device market is expected to expand by a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 per cent, which should see it …

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Raila, Ruto remedies for health sector

WEBThe Azimio presidential candidate is promising to introduce a healthcare programme that will guarantee all Kenyans health care under his BabaCare slogan. “I …

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Njeri Jomo appointed Jubilee Insurance CEO

WEBPHOTO/ Courtesy. Njeri Jomo has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Jubilee Health Insurance Limited. She was previously the …

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2.75% SHIF deductions to begin in March

WEBHealth Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, announced that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) deductions begin this …

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