Tabitha Rotich
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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.
Kenya, US sign deal to strengthen pharmaceutical collaboration
The commitment follows a confidentiality agreement signed in March 2024 which aimed at fostering cooperative engagements in Kenya's pharmaceutical sector.
Culture and beliefs delaying epilepsy treatment in Kilifi
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50 million people have epilepsy around the world, nearly 80 percent of them live in low- and middle-income countries.
Kenya launches 2019-2022 National Health Accounts Estimates Report
Harry Kimtai, acknowledged ongoing challenges like inequitable access, inadequate financing, and a shortage of skilled health workers.
E-cigarette use among teenagers on the rise in Kenya
The highly addictive products, which include e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, are popular among Kenyan schoolchildren and adolescents.
Kenya to pick ISF World Schools Cross Country team next week
The Ministry of Education has directed its regional directors to fast-track the Term One Cross-country Championships calendar in order to allow the regional top six athletes to compete during the trials.