Higher mortality rate among men attributed to poor healthcare-seeking behaviour despite Kenya having intensified efforts to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
As the transition from the NHIF to SHA faces significant challenges, more than 1,700 employees of the now-defunct health scheme are facing uncertain future, with their jobs hanging in the balance.
Women of reproductive age continue to significantly contribute to new HIV infections in Kenya, according to data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).
President William Ruto maintained that a shift to Taifa Care (digitalisation of healthcare) from NHIF is fundamental and radical in both skills and character.
Kenya has achieved its target of universal access to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, marking a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
New HIV infections among babies in Kenya have been steadily declining over the last five years signalling progress.
Frustrated medics call for action over breached agreements, and interns' pay. KMPDU has issued a 21-day strike notice set for December 22 unless demands are met.
The appointments were communicated through internal memo by board chairman. The fate of other employees is unclear, with no communication on interviews.
River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is a devastating disease that has raised public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Yemen.
Kenya's health sector has been marked by sweeping radical reforms, contentious policy changes and industrial unrest.
For instance, there is an attempt to suggest that we have finally fixed the problems in the agriculture sector ostensibly because there was a purported fertiliser subsidy programme.
The Social Health Authority has said it entered into an arrangement with the government to receive collections for the medical scheme through a pay bill number before reverting to e-Citizen.
Under the agreement, each intern doctor will now receive a monthly salary of Sh206,000, including updated arrears.
Strike notices have already been issued to all 47 counties, with nurses in Uasin Gishu County withdrawing from hospitals on Monday.
SHA Chief Executive Robert Ingasira says many Kenyans lack a clear understanding of the scheme.
Controversy surrounds the leasing of medical equipment intended to actualize the Social Health Authority (SHA) by devolved governments.
Initially, the deal was for Sh38 billion but it was later pushed to the current Sh63 billion. Ministry officials told senators that they had intended to equip an additional 21 hospitals.
CHPs worked during the festive season but have not received November and December stipends but PS Muthoni said the Treasury had released Sh600 million for arrears and January stipends.
Two categories of nurses have announced plans to down their tools starting January 19, a move that is likely to paralyse healthcare services across the country.
Counties are facing limited supplies or no stock at all, leaving newborns vulnerable to TB. Health advocates are urging the government to prioritise BCG vaccine procurement.
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