Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"The Ministry  of Health is this week hosting the 21st Health Sector Intergovernmental Consultative Forum at Kenya School of Government in Nairobi.  This forum unites key stakeholders from National and County Health Departments, development partners, implementation partners and the private sector to address critical health sector challenges. The  agenda includes deliberating on intergovernmental health issues, sharing best practices in health service delivery and providing updates on the implementation of Universal […]

[[{"value":"Kenya and the Global Fund have signed a $407,887,067 grant to combat HIV, TB, and malaria.  Previous grants have led to significant achievements, including a drop in malaria prevalence from 8% in 2015 to 6% in 2023 through mass distribution of mosquito nets and prompt treatment measures. The TB program has successfully treated over 85% of 264,856 patients, incorporating innovations like AI-enhanced screening and community-based services. Speaking  during the grant […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Education will on 4th July 2024 launch  the 12th round of the National School Based Deworming Campaign. The program targets to reach six million children in 16 high risk counties; Kirinyaga, Homa Bay,Kisii,Kisumu, Migori,Nyamira,Siaya, Bomet,Kericho,Nandi,Narok,Trans-Nzoi,Bungoma,Busia,Kakamega and Vihiga. The program is aimed at improving the children's health and enhance their ability to learn effectively. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of […]

[[{"value":"The United Nations strongly condemns the suicide bomb attacks on civilian populations in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday. The exact number of people killed and injured remains unknown, but it appears that dozens of people have reportedly been killed and others seriously injured. On 29 June, members of a non-state armed group allegedly attacked a wedding party in Gwoza town with a person-borne improvised explosive device. […]

[[{"value":"The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalla Birolle Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF). The military base, previously under the responsibility of ATMIS Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), is the fourth to be transferred as part of the Phase Three drawdown. The Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia (DSRCC), Siyuvile Bam, presided over […]

[[{"value":"The anniversary of the glorious 30th of June Revolution this year asserts the strength of the Egyptian people and their strong sense of belonging to their country, and their identity, which have enabled our nation to withstand and overcome challenges. Eleven years ago, the Egyptian people proved that they were far stronger than their enemies could ever imagine and far more resilient than those who sought to undermine our nation […]

[[{"value":"The Parliament Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the dismantling of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Chaired by Hon. Abed Bwanika, the committee is scrutinising government commitments in the health sector and developments in new cities and districts. In 2019, Parliament approved a loan request, permitting the Government to borrow approximately Shs200 billion from the International Development Association (IDA) of […]

[[{"value":"Djibouti troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) celebrated their country’s 47th Independence Day in a colourful ceremony on Thursday in Beletweyne, the Hiiran region.  On June 27 every year, Djibouti celebrates its independence from French colonial rule, which was achieved in 1977.  In his address, the ATMIS Sector Four Commander, Col. Said Waberi Harour, commended the Djibouti National Defence Forces (DNDF) for their dedication and contributions […]

[[{"value":"Springbok Women's Sevens Head Coach, Renfred Dazel, expressed satisfaction at the end of their two-week Olympic Games camp in Potchefstroom and said all planned objectives had been met at the conclusion of the exercise on Saturday. Dazel also finalised the fourteen-player roster for their first ever appearance at the Olympics, where their Rugby Sevens participation will start the day after the opening ceremony. Team South Africa will play defending champions […]