Tabitha Rotich
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KMPDU calls off MTRH doctors' strike after agreement reached
Doctors at the facility downed their tools on February 5, citing failure by the hospital’s management to address their grievances and implement the CBA.KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah noted that talks with the hospital’s management had been successful and le...
We are safer as one global community; Health DG Amoth says on US withdrawal from WHO
Amoth stated that the collaboration between global States has paved the way for disease prevention and building firm disease prevention systems.
'We are not fighting,' Health CS says on alleged transfer standoff with PS
The Health CS said the changes were part of the ministry’s work and that “there is fruitful discussion among the leadership.”
Pharmacy and Poisons Board to safeguard drug quality using technology
The Near Infrared (NIR) technology, the Pillscan, will bolster surveillance of the Kenyan pharmaceutical market.
KU hospital staff protest over suspension of medical cover, interference by board
They now demand reinstatement of the cover and reimbursement of money they have used to settle medical expenses; failure to which they will withdraw their services.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board intensifies surveillance to curb illegal distribution of pharmaceuticals
This action follows a recent nationwide audit of health facilities aimed at identifying and addressing malpractices within the pharmaceutical sector.
Pumwani Maternity Hospital embraces Social Health Authority services
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa, along with Director General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth as well as other officials, on Thursday reviewed the ongoing implementation of SHA services.
'Every blade broken is a life saved': New campaign launched to end FGM
Launching the campaign, Preethi Herman, CEO of Nguvu Collective, explained that efforts to end FGM cannot exist in isolation and that it is collective action.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board intensifies hospital, wholesale audits to enforce compliance
Kaluai urged private hospitals to enforce compliance by employing only licensed pharmacy staff and aligning pharmaceutical waste disposal with PPB and NEMA guidelines.
Social Health Insurance implementation to roll despite hurdles
The roll out is expected in the next 12 days and so far only 1.2 million Kenyans have registered.