Universal Health 2030 Solving Complex Health System Problems
July 2021 theStar; Unemployed nurses and health workers from Kenya will have the chance to work in the UK as part of a new scheme. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Labour CS Simon Chelugui, signed the agreement on Kenyan recruitment into the UK’s National Health Service. This was part …
Read More »KENYA:Demand for ICU beds rises amid surge in virus cases
July 2021 theStar;Kenya is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health has warned. With this, there is increased demand for ICU beds in hospitals to accommodate the high number of infections. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has asked county governments to ensure availability of sufficient oxygen. Kagwe reiterated …
Read More »UGANDA :Experts confirm Ugandans got water for Covid-19 vaccine
July 2021 Nation ; Ugandan authorities say more than 800 people and an undisclosed number of clients from several companies in the Kampala Metropolitan area received fake Covid-19 jabs. The report followed release of test results for samples taken from the batch of vaccines. Dr Warren Naamara, director of the …
Read More »KENYA :Naivasha hopes to save more lives with improved hospital
The Nairobi-Nakuru highway has witnessed some of the worst accidents, which have also claimed many lives. According to medical experts, the speed and efficiency in responding to accident victims’ immediate needs are key in saving such lives. Naivasha Sub-county hospital, courtesy of its proximity to the highway and the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu …
Read More »KENYA :You will need digital registration to seek treatment through NHIF
July 2021 theStandard; The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has embarked on biometric registration of its members ahead of the nationwide rollout of Universal Health Coverage. Peter Kamunyo, NHIF chief executive officer, said digitisation of the processes will enhance efficiency in service delivery due to increased membership, claim management, and …
Read More »KENYA :Karen Hospital new boss: Taking over my parent’s reins
Whilst it’s very cold and gloomy in an apocalyptic way, beyond the large windows of Karen Hospital’s boardroom, by contrast, is warmed by the fire of Juliet Gikonyo Nyaga’s effervescence. Turns out that the snipping July cold can hardly survive in an environment of her glowing mirth. She is the …
Read More »KENYA :Oparanya allows all public hospitals to run autonomously
July 2021 theStandard; All public health facilities in Kakamega County have been given the green light to run independently following the enactment of the County Health Facilities Improvement Fund Act, 2020. The new law empowers the management of the hospitals to utilise 100 per cent of monies generated in improving services offered …
Read More »Doctors in Rwanda can now prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients
July 2021 Business insider ; On Monday, June 28, the Government of Rwanda recognised that cannabis has medicinal value and should be available on prescription. This new step brings the East African nation in line with African countries like Lesotho, Morocco, Uganda and Zimbabwe, where the use of cannabis medicinally …
Read More »Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC
June 2021 YahooNews; The FDA on Wednesday said it plans to add a warning to Pfizer and Moderna vaccines after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a “likely association” between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in adolescents and young adults. Despite the warning, doctors and researchers say they …
Read More »KENYA:State to control doctors, hospital charges in Bill
June 2021 Businessdaily; Kenya will start controlling medical bills and doctors’ fees if Parliament adopts a proposed law that aims to curb the surge in hospital expenses. Hospital charges will be determined and capped by an 11-member council that includes the Principal Secretary for Health, the Attorney General and an …
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