At least 45 percent of Turkana County residents are still practicing open defecation.
According to the County Public Health Officer Innocent Sifuna, only 55 percent of the county is open defecation free.
‘We are currently standing at 55% ODF status…
Dr Damien Punguyire, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, says inadequate understanding of the intricate relationship between good health and socio-economic empowerment affects health-seeking behaviour.
‘In a rapidly evolving world, …
As the world observes suicide prevention month this September, a counselling psychologist has opined that concerted efforts among all the stakeholders including the public is required to change the suicide narrative.
Fransica Wambui notes that with …
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million
The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of…
Dr. Nii Hanson-Nortey, a public health epidemiologist, has emphasized the vital role of journalists in tackling misinformation and disinformation during health crises.
In the wake of recurrent global health crises, he said the media had evolved into…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Tuesday announced a waiver of hospital bills for sixty patients at Thika Level 5 hospital totalling over Sh4 million
The Governor issued an executive order directing the hospital to discharge the patients, some of…
Dr Nii Nortey Hanson-Nortey, a public health expert, has called on journalists to fact-check health-related information they receive before rushing to break the news.
Dr Hanson-Nortey said, ‘don’t be in a hurry to break health news; getting your fac…
The County Government of Nakuru has embraced a baby-friendly community initiative to promote, protect and support breastfeeding.
Under the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) for healthcare workers 2024 guide from the Ministry of Health, health…