Ministry of Health

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[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

The Church has a critical role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by promoting preventive healthcare, encouraging Social Health Authority (SHA) registration and supporting community health initiatives.

Speaking during the 34th Graduation Ceremony at St. Andrew’s College of Theology and Development in Kabare, Kirinyaga County, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, underscored the importance of faith-based institutions in strengthening public health awareness and promoting healthier communities.

The PS called on church leaders to support Community Health Promoters, address stigma associated with mental health and HIV, and champion efforts to prevent drug and substance abuse.

The ceremony, held under the theme “Rooted in Heritage, Equipped for Transformation,” also provided an opportunity to encourage young people to embrace opportunities such as the NYOTA programme.

She urged the graduands to uphold integrity, compassion and professionalism while applying their knowledge to strengthen families and improve community wellbeing.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Kenya continues to strengthen its health systems to ensure that migration and population mobility do not become barriers to accessing essential healthcare, while safeguarding the country against cross-border public health threats.

Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale today held a bilateral meeting with International Organization for Migration (IOM) delegation led by Deputy Director General for Management and Reform, International Development, Ms. SungAh Lee, to advance cooperation in migration health, inclusive healthcare delivery and border health security.

A key priority was integrating eligible migrants and refugees into Kenya's national health system through registration and enrolment under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The discussions also explored a proposed flat-rate arrangement with UNHCR to facilitate access to SHA services and address barriers to healthcare.

The meeting highlighted the need to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency preparedness across airports, seaports and ground crossings. Building the capacity of Port Health Officers and county health teams remains critical to effective border health management.

IOM's technical support to Kenya's Ebola preparedness and response through the national Incident Management Structure was also acknowledged. Following the discharge of the last patient, Kenya is on Day 2 of the 42-day countdown towards declaring the country Ebola-free, provided no new cases are reported.

Other areas of IOM's support include Population Mobility Mapping, gap assessments at selected Points of Entry, infectious disease Standard Operating Procedures, the All-Hazards Plan and the Port Health Strategic Plan. These interventions provide a foundation for stronger surveillance and operational readiness.

The discussions further explored aligning migration health interventions with the Government's Shirika Plan, particularly refugee inclusion and the transition towards integrated settlements and municipalities. Integrating refugee health services into national and county systems will promote continuity of care and equitable access to essential services.

Priority areas for expanded cooperation include migration-inclusive health policies, cross-border surveillance, emergency preparedness and specialised training for Port Health Officers and county health personnel. Collaboration with the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) will also strengthen the use of population mobility data in public health surveillance and policy development.

The CS reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to advancing joint interventions within the Fifth Administration's One Plan, One Budget, One Monitoring and Evaluation framework, in support of Universal Health Coverage, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and the Shirika Plan.

Kenya and IOM have maintained a longstanding partnership since 1982, which the Ministry remains committed to deepening through coordinated action and sustainable health system interventions.

The CS was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, Acting Director General, Kenya National Public Health Institute, Dr Maureen Kamene, Director of Public Health and Sanitation Dr Stephen Muleshe, among other Ministry officials.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

HEALTH CARE WORKERS STOOD ON THE FRONTLINE

Throughout the Ebola outbreak, our health care workers stood where many could not, providing care, support, and protection for communities.
With courage, commitment and compassion, they helped save lives and strengthen Kenya's response.
Today, we celebrate them. We thank them. We appreciate them.
Thank you to all our heroes in white coats, in scrubs, in the labs, in the wards, and in the communities.
Let's Appreciate Them.

#EbolaAlertKE
#TogetherAgainstEbola
#EbolaAwareness

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Vaccination, accurate diagnosis and responsible use of antibiotics are powerful tools that keep our treatments effective.

Every dose handled wisely is a step toward protecting lives, preserving medicines and preventing antimicrobial resistance. Together, we can safeguard lifesaving treatments for generations to come.

#OneHealthOneAction
#PreventAMRnow
#WAAW2026

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

🕯️ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WE LOST

As Kenya marks this important milestone in the Ebola response, we observe a minute of silence to remember the lives lost during the outbreak.

Behind every outbreak are families and communities affected by loss. Even as we celebrate recovery and progress, we take a moment to honour and remember those whose lives were cut short by the outbreak.

Their memory reminds us of the importance of vigilance, solidarity, and collective action in protecting our communities from public health threats.

Remember. Support. Let's Stand Together.

#EbolaAlertKE
#TogetherAgainstEbola
#EbolaAwareness

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Protecting every breath: Why Kenya must sustain investment in pneumonia prevention and care undefined/opinion/star-blogs/2026-11-11-protecting-every-breath-why-kenya-must-sustain-investment-in-pneumonia-prevention-and-care via @thestarkenya

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Special Briefing on Ebola Outbreak Response | Nov. 12 2026 https://t.co/hzU3LI8A4v

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

WHO Africa Online Briefing https://t.co/lvQUP1Rm1y

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Today, on World Pneumonia Day 2026, under the theme “A New Era of Pneumonia Control,” the Ministry of Health emphasises the importance of early detection, timely treatment and prevention of pneumonia.

Pneumonia is preventable and treatable. Recognising symptoms early and seeking medical care promptly can save lives.

#WorldPneumoniaDay #PneumoniaPrevention #HealthForAll

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Strengthening partnerships to improve maternal, newborn and child health.
Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale met with Save the Children US CEO and President, Ms Janti Soeripto, to advance collaboration in newborn care, child nutrition and community health services under Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale today held discussions with a delegation from Save the Children, led by its United States Chief Executive Officer and President, Ms Janti Soeripto, on strengthening collaboration in maternal, newborn and child health as part of Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

The discussions focused on consolidating gains in child survival, addressing persistent gaps in newborn care and nutrition, and strengthening community-level health interventions. Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to ensuring every child survives, thrives, learns and is protected.

Kenya has recorded significant improvements in child health, with under-five mortality declining from 41 to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births, skilled birth attendance reaching 90 per cent and stunting reducing from 26 per cent to 18 per cent. Exclusive breastfeeding has also risen to 72 per cent. However, neonatal mortality remains at 19 deaths per 1,000 live births, above the national target of 12, underscoring the need for sustained investment in newborn care and nutrition.

The Government is prioritising quality care during childbirth through functional newborn units, neonatal resuscitation and Kangaroo Mother Care. The Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan, alongside coverage through the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) Primary Healthcare Fund, is supporting access to deliveries and essential newborn care.

At the community level, over 107,000 Community Health Promoters are deployed across all 47 counties, strengthening household access to essential health services. The Ministry is also integrating nutrition screening, counselling and referrals into primary healthcare while advancing policy measures to tackle malnutrition and protect children from unhealthy food environments.

The Cabinet Secretary highlighted the role of the country's digital health ecosystem in providing daily performance updates, tracking maternal and newborn outcomes and identifying service delivery gaps. These systems are strengthening accountability and supporting evidence-based interventions.

Recognising Save the Children’s longstanding contribution to child nutrition, community health and humanitarian response, the meeting identified priority areas for enhanced partnership. These include improving care for small and sick newborns, strengthening health workforce mentorship and supervision, expanding community nutrition interventions, and advancing data generation and evidence-based decision-making.

The discussions further highlighted the vulnerability of arid and semi-arid counties to climate shocks, drought and food insecurity, which continue to threaten child nutrition and disrupt essential health services. The Cabinet Secretary called for partnerships that strengthen emergency preparedness, sustain service delivery and secure the supply of essential nutrition commodities during crises.

He underscored the importance of mobilising sustainable financing for Government-led priorities, with development partnerships aligned to county plans and the principle of One Budget, One Plan and One Monitoring and Evaluation framework.

To translate the discussions into action, the Cabinet Secretary proposed that technical teams from both institutions map existing interventions, agree on measurable priorities and define clear responsibilities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to guide future collaboration.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms Mary Muthoni; Save the Children Country Director for Kenya and Madagascar, Ms Pornpun Rabiltossaporn; Director of Primary Health Care, Dr Joel Gondi; and Head of the National Vaccines and Immunisation Programme, Dr Rose Jalang'o.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Global Fund to accelerate progress in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, strengthen integrated health and community systems, and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The Global Fund Country Team, led by Senior Fund Portfolio Manager Mr Paul MacCarrick, briefed the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, CBS, and the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, OGW, on progress in the ongoing Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) grant-making process.

The discussions focused on aligning Global Fund investments with Kenya’s ongoing health sector reforms, strengthening integrated Primary Healthcare, sustaining community health services through domestic financing, and improving efficiency and accountability in resource utilisation.

Kenya acknowledged the Global Fund’s longstanding support and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the investments deliver sustainable health outcomes, strengthen health systems and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

💉🐄🐓🐟 Did you know!
Vaccines are the safest way to keep animals healthy. They stop infections before they start and reduce the need for antibiotics.

Vaccinate to protect!

[Pharmacy and Poisons @ppbkenya]

No regulator works alone. Sharing knowledge, relying on trusted decisions by other regulators and harmonizing standards help quality-assured medicines reach patients across Africa faster.
#WHO_GBTKE #PPBKenya

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga has called on private healthcare providers to strengthen collaboration with the government in implementing health sector reforms aimed at reducing the cost of care, improving service quality and building a more resilient healthcare system.
#starkenyanews

[PEOPLE DAILY @PeopleDailyKe]

The National Assembly has passed the Health (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina. The Bill seeks to criminalise the detention of patients and bodies over unpaid hospital bills and requires all health facilities to provide emergency treatment without demanding upfront payments. It now moves to the next stage of the legislative process. READ MORE: https://t.co/EIYCDrY1Iu

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Ebola in Kenya: Last patient discharged in healthy condition and virus-free, marking full recovery of the all seven patients; Health Ministry confirms the last 11 contacts released from quarantine

[Reuters @Reuters]

Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status https://t.co/mrs6Fo9Jk6

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

“There will be no Ebola millionaires.” — Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale assures Kenyans of transparency and accountability in the management of resources allocated to the Ebola response.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Kenya will not serve as a quarantine centre for any jurisdiction, Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale has affirmed.