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Pneumonia is still the leading killer of young children world-wide, but Kenyan doctors and researchers say that rates of the lung infection have dipped substantially since pneumococcal conjugate vaccines were introduced in 2011.

Ministry is already working with counties to stock pile essential medical supplies at facilities

Reducing air pollution by using clean cooking fuels can cut pneumonia incidence by up to 75 per cent

Amoth has served in an acting position for five years contrary to the law

The Ministry noted that the rise in mental health challenges has significantly affected the productivity and performance of our workforce. 

Kenya is the latest African country to adopt the vaginal ring

The Ministry of Health is set to conduct three rounds of emergency police vaccination campaigns across ten counties.

Wednesday July 22, 2020 - Health Director-General Dr Patrick Amoth has outlined six diseases that are contributing to Coronavirus (Covid-19) deaths. In his weekly question and answer session on Twitter, Amoth indicated that of the total deaths, fatalities for patients with Hypertension and Diabetes (combined) led at 33%, with Hypertension only at 17%. Diabetes only followed at 15% with…

To reach its full life-saving potential, the RTS,S malaria vaccine demands a four-dose regimen. As Cyrus Michino found in Kenya’s Vihiga County, keeping families committed for such a long course is unique challenge for the health system.

They include 551 dispensaries and clinics, 176 are health centers and 81 level 4 hospitals.