Tag: Kenya health
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Duale Rejects Exclusive CBA for Ministry Clinicians, Demands County-wide Coverage
Introduction: A Debate Over Scope of the CBA Health sector tensions spilled into public view after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale dismissed calls for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that would apply only to a narrow group of clinicians employed directly by the Ministry of Health. Duale said any future CBA must reflect the realities…
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Kenya on High Alert as Marburg Outbreak Hits Ethiopia
Kenya Responds to Regional Marburg Threat The Ministry of Health in Kenya has activated emergency response mechanisms following the Marburg virus disease outbreak reported in neighboring Ethiopia. The alert signals a proactive stance to protect public health and minimize cross-border transmission amid heightened regional mobility and trade. While Marburg is rare, its potential severity has…
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Alarm over Rise in Diabetes Cases in Taita Taveta County
Growing Burden of Diabetes in Taita Taveta Health authorities in Taita Taveta County are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in diabetes cases, warning that the trend is straining local health services. Officials say the increase is putting pressure on clinics, hospitals, and community programs that are already stretched thin by the demands of…
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Kenya Faces Alarming AMR Threat: 6 in 10 Drug-Resistant Infections Fatal
Overview: The Growing Risk of Drug-Resistant Infections in Kenya Experts are sounding the alarm about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Kenya, warning that six out of ten people with drug-resistant infections may die. The unsettling figure underscores a global health challenge that is becoming increasingly acute at the country level, where access to effective treatments, infection…
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Kenya Faces Grim AMR Crisis: Six in Ten Drug-Resistant Infections Deadly, Experts Warn
Kenya confronts a looming antimicrobial resistance crisis In a sober warning to the public and policymakers, health experts say antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is driving a deadly trend in Kenya: six out of ten people with drug-resistant infections could die. The statistic, highlighted by researchers and clinicians, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive action to curb…
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Kenya Faces Alarming AMR Threat: 6 in 10 Drug-Resistant Infections May Prove Fatal
Overview: A Widening Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya Experts have warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing emergency in Kenya, with alarming figures suggesting that six in every ten people with drug-resistant infections could die. The warning reflects a broader global concern that harmless germs are becoming harder to treat as bacteria, viruses,…