Samantha Power was part of the team working with the Kenya government and representing the US government in the launch of the M-Mama project
Kenya has recorded a drop in fertility rate over the years according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (2022 KDHS), with the population growth rate declining.
Wajir, Mombasa, Siaya, Murang’a and Kisumu recorded high perinatal mortality rates. Acting Director General of Health Dr Patrick Amoth says the trend is worrying.
The vaccine has been allocated at a time when malaria is ranked the highest killer disease in Kenya, according to newly-released data from the Kenya Demographic Health Survey
At least 10pc of pregnant women in Kenya suffer from gum inflammation because of hormonal imbalances during pregnancy, which if not managed may be associated with premature births
The money will be used to buy essential commodities to stem delays in hospitals. Kemsa and suppliers agree to have contracts at the authority awarded to local manufactures.
Survey shows out of the 26 per cent people insured, 24 per cent have NHIF cover. Nairobi and Laikipia have the highest number of insurance holders at 46 and 44 per cent.
Parents have been warned against feeding babies sweet beverages because the drinks interfere with breastfeeding and contribute to obesity.
Donor found overpayment and exaggerated costs in distribution of mosquito nets. Health CS says they are working hard to avoid repeat of the loss of funds.
A global action report titled ‘born too soon’ released in May revealed that at least nine in 10 preterm babies survive in high-income countries, against one in every 10 born in low-income countries.
Ministry of Health put in a spot by Senate Health Committee over saga. Sacked officials distance themselves from any wrongdoing in mosquito nets drama.
Mamba Polo made a formidable comeback to overcome BM Security 5.5-4 in the Welby Trophy.
Cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system, affecting the flow of oxygen and glucose in the body which results in fatalities and more complicated health problems.
At least 2 million adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years were found to be smoking, abusing alcohol and smoking marijuana in the year 2019/2020.
Survey shows seven million adolescents missed classes for three months in 2019/2020. Boys are reported to abuse substances more compared to girls in the report.
Doctors association has complained that its members and patients were blocked from accessing hospitals during previous protests, leading to unnecessary deaths.
KMA secretary-general Diana Marion said doctors attended to hundreds of injured people during protests, noting that they have been witnessing tens of fatalities as a result of protests.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) secretary general Seth Panyako said that the protests are bound to affect healthcare.
Pneumonia accounts for 15 per cent of all mortalities in children in the country, followed by diarrhoea, malaria, HIV and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Acting Health Director General, Dr Patrick Amoth, said the integrated strategy is essential in testing and treatment of diseases, using the Covid-19 model.
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