Category: Health
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John Mututho Empowerment Centre(JOMEC) has received accreditation from National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The Facility in Nakuru’s Pipeline Estate has been accredited as a Treatment and Rehabilitation Facility for Persons with Substance Use Disorder(SUDs). The certificate of accreditation from NACADA.PHOTO/COURTESY The certificate as seen by famousnakuru.co.ke, is undersigned by…
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Staff at Nakuru’s PGH Annex facility on Thursday September 4, 2025 held a candle-lighting event in honor of fallen nurse Carren Ombewa. Medical Staff during the candle lighting session at PGH Annex.PHOTO/PRISTONE MAMBILI Sombre mood engulfed the facility’s ground where the ceremony was held as colleagues of departed Carren recalled their last moments with the…
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Nyeri County Referral Hospital signage. [Photo: NCRH/ Facebook] Nyeri County Referral Hospital has turned to the National Assembly after losing more than Sh16 million in a mistaken transfer by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to a neighbouring private facility. While addressing the National Assembly Health Committee during its inspection visit, Medical Superintendent Dr Benson Muchiri…
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National Taxpayers Association (NTA) CEO Patrick Nyangweso. (Handout) A coalition of health and economic experts, patient advocates, and civil society groups convened on Friday in Nairobi. This was in a joint session hosted by the National Taxpayers Association (NTA), Kenya National Cancer Network (KENCO) to scrutinise the current state of Kenya’s healthcare system. Their focus:…
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Two members of the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have received recognition for their outstanding contribution to the healthcare sector. The duo who include, Purchases and Supply Chain Management Regional Director Amin Dharsi and the Division’s Operations Manager Joseph Kabiru were recognized for their outstanding contributions to healthcare supply chain and logistics at the 3rd…
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Acting JOOTRH CEO Joshua Clinton said the programme will ease the burden of families long forced to travel to Nairobi for care. Health experts and patient advocates have hailed the launch of red blood cell exchange therapy at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) as a breakthrough in the fight against sickle cell…
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Picture by WHO The Global Leaders Network (GLN), a South-led health diplomacy initiative, is launching a new webinar series to tackle a looming health financing crisis. The series, titled “Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Action,” will convene global leaders and health experts to strategize on new ways to fund health programs for women, children, and adolescents…
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(Reuters) – President Donald Trump is standing by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary who is upending the U.S. healthcare system, despite congressional pressure, public health concerns and the political risks of changing vaccine policies nationwide. Since becoming the top U.S. health official, Kennedy has slashed funding for vaccine research, limited access for COVID-19 shots and ousted the head of…
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Mr. Bill Bright – World Director Compel A five-day free medical camp, offering treatment for a range of general illnesses, began on Friday in Webuye East Constituency, Bungoma County. The camp is the sixth annual edition of the outreach organized by the U.S.-based NGO COMPEL in partnership with New Hope International Church, targeting communities with…
