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According to “Healthline” magazine the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects both men and women in equal measure, but the symptoms can manifest differently in each gender. However, recognizing the signs…
The residents of Kabonyo-Kanyagwal area were grateful beneficiaries of yet another medical camp funded by Wakili Fred Odumo Nying’uro. The event witnessed a remarkable turnout of all people including senior…
By Eric Omwombo Heath Executive Dr Martin K’Onyango has assured Ugenya residents that the stalling Maternity complex at Ukwala Level Four Hospital will be completed before April. To prove the…
By Eric Omwombo The latest report from Ngima for Sure, an organisation that deals with prevention of mother-to-child transmission has shown a significant reduction in the rates of mother to…
By Salim Mireri Lawyer Fred Odumo Nyingu’ro yesterday held a highly successful free medical camp in the Huma area of Kisumu West sub-county. The event which saw residents turn out…
Nairobi, 5th January 2024 The Government recently enacted the Social Health Insurance (SHI) Act 2023 on 19th October 2023 which repealed the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Act, rendering NHIF…
By Eric Omwombo Construction of the KES 150 million Urenga Level 3 Hospital project is moving along swiftly. The two-story structure has been constructed, and concrete floors, thick steel beams…
In a bizarre turn of events on Christmas Day, unidentified individuals forcibly entered a store at the Siaya County Referral Hospital and made off with oxygen cylinders valued at over…
By Eric Omwombo Siaya health department is rooting for a master plan that would address all diseases including the zoonotic ones. According to Health Director Ken Orwenjo, some zoonotic diseases…
A residential property in Siaya town owned by Siaya Health CECM was yesterday the scene of investigations by officials from NEMA following public outcry that raw sewage from the property…
In a dramatic turn of events a letter by a whistleblower has now saved over 60 medical staff at the Siaya County Referral Hospital from having their contract terms changed…
With Victor Ochieng County Chief HE James Orengo today opened Wagoro Dispensary maternity ward in a colourful ceremony attended by local leaders and residents. The facility is expected to provide…
For purposes of objectivity the dismissal letter has been reproduced below in its entirety: 6th December 2023 The CECM – Health and Sanitation, County Government of Siaya. And Chief Officer…
The County Government of Siaya has expressed commitment to transforming the health care system in line with the Nyalore Manifesto through a 9-point promise. Number one is to improve access…
With Victor Ochieng Siaya County has raised concerns for the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) due to consistently high malaria prevalence, currently at 29% compared to Kenya’s 6%. During a…
A deadly mosquito species that has the ability to transmit two parasites has landed in Kenya from Ethiopia, and is likely to fuel malaria infections especially in Northern Kenya, the…
Kenya ranks 27th out of 46 countries in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of a suicide rate per 100,000 people, according to the best available data. However, the quality of data…
With Victor Ochieng Today, Monday November 20, 2023 Dr. Samuel Omondi, the Chief Officer of Health, approved the transfer of vehicles from the Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS)…
By Victor Ochieng Dr. Martin Konyango’s visits to health facilities are proving to be successful, as seen in the renovation of Bar Owengo dispensary. The facility was previously infested with…
With Victor Ochieng Siaya County was declared open defecation-free in 2018, and since then, the county has made significant strides in ensuring that 92% of households have toilets. These were…