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Category: General

Africa Advances Eye Care Services Amid Persistent Challenges

Nairobi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the reduction of vision challenges resulting from conditions such as vitamin A deficiency, onchocerciasis, and trachoma in the African continent. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Moham…

Treasury Lauded for Ensuring Prompt Payment to County Contractors

Gem: Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo has praised The National Treasury for implementing stringent measures to ensure that contractors working for County governments receive prompt payment immediately after completing their tasks.

According…

Vihiga Partners with GTN to Boost Telehealth Services

Vihiga: Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo hosted a delegation from the Global TeleHealth Network (GTN) led by its President, Dr. Jack Higgins, to strengthen collaboration on improving healthcare delivery in the County. The visit follows th…

KEHPCA Advocates Full Palliative Care Inclusion Under SHA

Nairobi: The Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) has raised alarm over the exclusion of thousands of patients with life-threatening illnesses who rely on home-based care in the Social Health Insurance (SHA) scheme. The association …

Kenya Mourns Olympic Legend and Sprint Icon Hezekiah Nyamao

Nairobi: The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) joined Kenyans in mourning the passing on of Hezekiah Nyamao, one of Kenya’s earliest Olympic gold medallists. Nyamao, a sports legend aged 88 years from Kiogoro Ward in Kisii County, died Tuesd…

IEBC Clears Candidates for Nyamaiya Ward By-Election

Nyamira: Four out of ten prospective candidates seeking the Member of County Assembly (MCA) elective seat for Nyamaiya Ward in Nyamira County have been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and have officially begun cam…