insert_link APO InternationalPrincipal Secretary Muthoni updates on the Progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) implementation Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, had an engagement on Inooro FM's KEERA Show, where she provided updates on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare, including the implementation of the Social Health Authority which aims to enhance healthcare access for all Kenyans. She also highlighted the importance of health workforce development to improve service delivery and the role of technological innovation and digital health solutions, […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International48th Anniversary of the Liberation of Nakfa Observed The 48th anniversary of the liberation of Nakfa was enthusiastically observed on 23 March with various activities. Nakfa has been liberated on 23 March 1977 after six months of encirclement and offensive and not to be occupied again by enemy occupation forces. The commemorative event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, religious leaders, village elders, heads of national associations, and numerous Nakfa residents. Mr. Mohammed Ali Shilie, Managing […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalPresident Museveni Hosts Iftar Dinner at State House, Praises Muslim Community for Ramadan Observance and Emphasizes Unity and Economic Empowerment During the dinner, the President congratulated the Muslims for successfully fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. “We are left with only a few days for Ramadan to end. We pray that God keeps us safe until the end,” he said. President Museveni also urged believers that as they worship God, they should also think about working towards improving their household incomes. “You the religious leaders, I think you should […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalPrincipal Secretary Muthoni discusses Community Health on Kameme TV On the Rikiratha Show on Kameme TV, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, discussed key health issues affecting communities. She addressed the growing challenge of drug and substance abuse, its societal impact, and strategies for prevention and recovery. Emphasizing hygiene as vital for disease prevention, she highlighted simple practices like handwashing and proper waste disposal. The discussion also covered Social Health Insurance (SHA) as a critical […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalKenya Hosts Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC 2025) to Advance Universal Health Coverage Kenya is hosting the Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC 2025) under the theme “Empowering Communities for Inclusive Universal Health Coverage through an Intersectional Approach.” The conference brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance health promotion as a key driver of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While officially opening the conference, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, emphasized the critical role of health […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalGhana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Growth, Sustainable Mining with Global Partnerships Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance (https://apo-opa.co/4kYCvVX) its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold value chain for socioeconomic development. The Ashanti Green Initiative, led by Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom, is spearheading the inaugural Mining in Motion Summit in partnership with the World Bank and the World Gold Council. Scheduled for June 2-4, 2025 in Accra, the summit brings together […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalSierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio receives Leadership of Ferensola Organisation, Appreciates Support for Government Agenda His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio warmly welcomed the leadership and a cross-section of members of the Ferensola Organisation at State House. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to pledge their unwavering commitment and loyalty to the President and his administration. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, introduced the delegation, which included Paramount Chiefs from three districts. He described the Ferensola Organisation as a longstanding […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalTelcables West Africa to Offer Super Digital Highway to the United States (US) and Europe Through Megaport Partnership TelCables West Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) and leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, Megaport have announced a dual arrangement whereby TelCables customers can selectively connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes, at reduced fees and network charges of up to 75%, using the international Angola Cables backbone network. For the TelCables customers, this means having On-Net connectivity at reduced costs […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO InternationalCourtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ms. ERI Arfiya by Mr. FANOHIZA Claude, General Secretary of the President’s Office, Republic of Madagascar On March 26, commencing at 12:30 p.m. (for approximately 15 minutes), Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Mr. FANOHIZA Claude, General Secretary of the President's Office, Republic of Madagascar. The overview is as follows: 1. At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri welcomed the first visit to Japan by General Secretary FANOHIZA, and stated that Madagascar, located along a key sea lane connecting Asia, Africa, […] today26 March, 2025