HPV vaccine outreach rolled out in Nakuru
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination outreach exercise is underway in Nakuru to ensure that no girl contracts HPV - a virus that has been linked to cervical cancer. County Chief Nursing
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Health
New graphic warnings to discourage tobacco use
The Ministry of Health (MoH), through its representatives, held a public participation in Uasin Gishu to gather views regarding the introduction of new graphical warning images portrayed on cigarette packets
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Kericho: Asthma burden decreases by 27.7pc
The prevalence of severe cases of asthma in Kericho County decreased from 15,380 in 2020 to 11,119 in 2023, translating to 27.7 percent. The decrease could be attributed to measures put
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Ministry of Health prioritises food safety amid flood crisis
The government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of all Kenyans, particularly during the ongoing floods. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki said
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Health experts propose amendments to tobacco graphics
Public health experts want the Ministry of Health to consider coming up with harm reduction alternatives when developing proposed graphic health warnings for tobacco products. The industry stakeholders have also urged
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