Tag: Public health reform
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Senegal Transforms Childbirth with WHO Care Models
Leading a Transformation in Maternal Care In under a decade, Senegal has rewritten the trajectory of childbirth. The country cut its maternal mortality rate from 392 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015 to 153 in 2023, a more than 50% reduction that reflects a coordinated push to align with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.…
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Duale Slams Narrow CBA Demands: Health Reforms Must Cover Counties and Referrals
Kenya’s Health Sector Faces a Turning Point Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has delivered a clear message amid ongoing strikes by clinical officers: any new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) must be comprehensive, extending beyond a select group of 150 Ministry of Health staff to encompass counties and referral networks nationwide. The stance signals a shift…
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Kerry councillor demands overhaul of medical card rules for under-25s
Background: Outdated rules under scrutiny At a Kerry County Council meeting last week, Councillor Angie Bailey delivered a pointed critique of the current medical card assessment rules. She described them as “fundamentally unfair” and said they fail to protect a growing cohort of young people who need medical support the most. The core concern? The…
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MPs Call for Overhaul of Social Health Authority as Vulnerable Kenyans Lose Access to Care
Introduction: MPs Demand Reform After SHA Failures A parliamentary report has sharply criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA) for failing vulnerable segments of Kenyan society. The document highlights that groups such as teenage mothers, people from poor households, prisoners, and patients with chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes have been effectively sidelined from essential health…
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NHS Turns a Corner: Sacking Middle Managers Boosts Efficiency, Says Wes Streeting
Introduction: A Turning Point for the NHS The National Health Service appears to be turning a corner, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who points to latest data showing improved efficiency after a targeted reduction in middle management. The shift is framed as a pragmatic move to streamline decision-making, free up clinical time, and accelerate…
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FG Allocates ₦11.9bn for Doctors’ Welfare and Recruitment
Overview: A Milestone Fund for Medical Welfare The Federal Government has announced a major financial intervention aimed at improving the welfare of medical professionals and revitalizing the country’s health workforce. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed a budgetary package totaling ₦11.9 billion, dedicated to doctors’ welfare and a broad recruitment drive for…