Maryann Muganda

Clinical officers begin strike as crisis in health sector worsens

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-01 07:46:33

As the Easter season comes to a close, patients across the country are waking up to yet another twist in the already complicated situation in the health sector.

Clinical officers blame governors as talks collapse

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-06 20:28:51

Gibore said failure by governors to come to the negotiation table gives them reason to continue with their strike. Officials had held meetings with PS Mary Muriuki.

Kebs to sue firm behind fake fertiliser

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-06 04:15:22

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has initiated legal action against the company behind the fake fertiliser whose distribution to farmers has caused a national uproar.

KUCO to withdraw specialist clinical officers as stalemate deepens

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-13 13:17:43

Despite the government's efforts to resolve the crisis, KMPDU has dug in, insisting that no compromise will be made until all demands are met.

Unspoken struggle of bedwetting as an adult

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-15 15:57:29

Bedwetting beyond a certain age is considered a condition requiring attention.

Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-14 14:49:52

HIV testing standards are rigorously regulated by both the Ministry of Health's National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and the WHO.

Medics defy IG Koome, vow to hold weekly demos

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-16 21:21:28

Doctors want President William Ruto to establish a multi-sectoral working team. They say they have filed defamation case against the IG

Gender-responsive health policies key to achieving equity, experts say

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-16 12:54:02

Muyingo said the limited availability of sex-disaggregated data on Covid-19 hampered the ability to comprehend and develop solutions to address any potential gender disparities.

Governors say doctor's pay will affect civil servants

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-17 17:11:21

The conflict pitting the healthcare workers and the government looks far from over as both sides hold on their extreme positions.

Azimio senators offer Sh50,000 to clinical officers in solidarity with strike

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-24 10:34:51

Senators Sifuna and Wambua said the amount would help the striking officers sustain their efforts as they demand implementation of their CBA.

Africa to redouble efforts boost health safety through manufacturing

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-26 19:50:30

Through enhanced regional cooperation, self-sufficiency, and innovative approaches, African leaders aim to boost their ability to respond to health crises effectively.

Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-29 00:15:34

The termination notices cite the physicians' ongoing absence from work as grounds for dismissal and a breach of their employment contracts.

Ministry issues cholera alert amid floods, medics' strike

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-04 22:24:16

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry disclosed that one case of cholera had been detected in Tana River County on April 26.

Pneumonia onslaught: Chest specialist's frontline battle

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-05 20:00:54

The changing weather patterns create an environment conducive to the spread of respiratory pathogens.

GBV rising among persons with disabilities - report

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-05 20:08:28

The threat of gender-based violence (GBV) is an all-too-common occurrence, one that is often dismissed or swept under the rug.

KMPDU defends return-to-work deal amid grumbling it abandoned interns

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-12 20:10:13

Doctors union says it is committed to resolving interns’ issues through ongoing negotiations with the government after they signed a deal that ended a 56-day industrial action.

UN report shows wildlife trafficking still rampant

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-17 04:51:13

According to the World Wildlife Crime Report, despite efforts to curb wildlife trafficking over the past 20 years, more than 4,000 species are still affected, majority endangered.

Women to benefit from 450,000 doses of self-injectable contraceptives

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-17 05:47:16

Kenya's reproductive health services got a major boost after receiving 450,000 doses of self-injectable contraceptives.

State set to double health expenditure to Sh161.8 billion

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-21 18:37:08

KNBS projected a staggering 83.6 per cent increase in health expenditure, from Sh88.1 billion in 2022/23 to Sh161.8 billion in 2023/24.

Teen pregnancies decline as contraceptive uptake increases

By Maryann Muganda   2024-05-22 16:01:42

Adolescent pregnancies are on a modest decline on Kenya, according to the latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).