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Boost to Baringo County as Dandelion Africa NGO donates essential training equipment to Health Department

Baringo County has received a major boost following a donation of essential training equipment to the County’s Health Department. The items include complete “Mama Natalie” training simulators, information charts, commodities, and indicator tracking tools. Speaking when he received the resources, Governor Benjamin Cheboi commended Dandelion Africa for continued support in improving health outcomes across Baringo. […]

January 28, 2025 PRISTONE

Health

Nakuru Steps Up Efforts to Contain Mpox Outbreak

Nakuru County is stepping up measures to stop the spread of Mpox, with nine cases confirmed so far. The region is on high alert as the festive season approaches that brings with it increased travel and social gatherings. County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara, who chairs the County Mpox Outbreak Emergency Committee, said authorities are focusing on […]

December 10, 2024 Suleiman Mbatia

Health

Prof Kindiki: Government remains committed to successful Taifa Care rollout

The government is engaging stakeholders including health professionals to ensure successful rollout of Taifa Care, Kenya’s most consequential programme for attainment of universal health coverage. Periodic review of the status of registration into Taifa Care, the constraints on the roll-out, and their resolution modalities, as well as the concerns of health sector professionals remains crucial. […]

November 29, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Health

County to Establish Dispensary at Nakuru PGH

The County Government of Nakuru plans to establish a primary healthcare service delivery unit at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (Nakuru PGH) in a bid to expand outpatient capacity and improve access to essential, high-quality healthcare services in the region. It also aims to tackle challenges arising from the implementation of the Social Health […]

November 28, 2024 Suleiman Mbatia

Health

Nakuru among counties selected for USAID’s ‘Tamatisha TB’ Project

Nakuru County has been selected as one of the focus counties for the USAID ‘Tamatisha TB’ project, an initiative designed to accelerate Kenya’s progress toward achieving End TB targets. The project aims to transform TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through innovative approaches while addressing the needs of key populations such as children, men, and adolescents. […]

November 26, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Health

Gender PS urges members of public to be vigilant and report any form of GBV for action

Members of the public have been urged to speak out and report any signs of gender based violence(GBV). Principal Secretary for the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action Anne Wang’ombe says this will go a long way in helping bring an end to all forms of GBV in society. Speaking at a Nakuru Health […]

November 23, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Health

Nakuru joins World in marking Toilet Day with calls for safely managed sanitation

Nakuru County through the Department of Health Services joined World in marking Toilet Day. The Department of Health Services commemorated World Toilet Day at Kagoto Vocational Training Institution in Bahati Sub County, under the theme “Sanitation for Peace.” During the event, Bahati Sub county was celebrated for the milestone of achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) […]

November 19, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Health

Government releases Sh 9 Billion to SHA to address outstanding NHIF bills in facilities

The government has released Ksh 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The move comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA. According to Principal Secretary for Medical Services Mr. Harry Kimtai, the funds will be disbursed to facilities […]

October 29, 2024 PRISTONE

Health

Dandelion Africa NGO lauded for advancing Nakuru County Health Agenda

Dandelion Africa NGO has been lauded for contribution towards advancing Nakuru County Health Agenda. This was noted when a team from Dandelion Africa NGO led by Executive Director Wendo Aszed paid a courtesy call to Nakuru County Executive Committee Member for Health Roslyn Mungai and her health leadership team. The CECM commended the Mogotio based […]

October 24, 2024 PRISTONE

Health

County flags off drugs with measures in place to ensure accountability in delivery to facilities

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has reiterated her commitment towards improving healthcare services across the County. In her speech read by Deputy Governor David Kones on Thursday October 24, 2024 during flagging off of medical drugs and commodities, Governor Kihika pointed out that her Administration will continue to do all that pertains in ensuring better services […]

October 24, 2024 PRISTONE