There will be no corruption in the Social Health Authority (SHA) as long as I am President, President William Ruto has assured. The President said the government is determined to eliminate corruption in the country to ensure Kenyans get value for their money in all sectors, including health. He pointed out
Health
National govt, counties to pay 3.5b medical debt
The national and county governments have reached an agreement to pay the debt owed to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, President William Ruto has said.The President said counties have committed to pay KSh2 billion, while the National Government will contribute KSh1.5 billion to ensure hospitals receive sufficient medicine.He explained
Taifa Care will foster equity in healthcare – Ruto
The government is rolling out universal health coverage to ensure equity in healthcare, President William Ruto has said.The President said “robust measures” have been implemented, including enacting relevant laws, to guarantee the programme’s success.He pointed out that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will ensure that every Kenyan has access
The Impact of Social and Psychological Stress on Men’s Mortality Rate
Depression and psychological stress plays a critical role in reducing men’s life expectancy by negatively influencing their physical and mental health, as well as their behavior. The pressures men face, both from within themselves and from society, create a cascade of challenges that can significantly shorten their lifespan.One of the
Govt to release 2.5B to pay health insurance debt
The government will release an additional KSh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced.This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the
Ruto pledges to address SHA challenges
The government will review the Universal Health Coverage to resolve problematic issues pointed out by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops, President William Ruto has said.Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model.“I want to
Ruto announces nationwide livestock vaccination
The government will embark on a nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases in January next year, President William Ruto has announced.The President said 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep will be vaccinated.He explained that the programme will help prevent animal diseases and thus secure the international market
Ruto commissions state-of-the-art Cadio thoracic centre
President William Ruto has commended religious organisations for working with the National Government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to Kenyans over the years.He spoke during the commissioning of a state-of-the-art cardio-thoracic centre at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet County.The facility, one of its kind in East Africa, was put
Universal Health Coverage will help everyone – Ruto
The roll-out of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the beginning of the month will ensure that the government provides medical care to all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said.The President said the government has already registered 12.8 million people under the new Social Health Authority (SHA).“For the first time, every
Kenya joins vaccine production institute (IVI)
Kenya has formally joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as a Member State. The institute produces vaccines.Kenya’s accession to the IVI strengthens the nation’s resolve to achieve self-reliance in vaccine production. President William Ruto said at the ceremony held to mark the country’s ratification of the IVI treaty at the