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[Medic @MedEd002]

The Absolute solution of Health care in Kenya is Developing Health Service Commission which will be tasked with employment, promotion, deployment and training for all health workers across the country.
@MOH_Kenya @kUCOofficial @kmpdu @AbdikarimAbdow @Davji @KNUNOFFICIAL

[Medic @MedEd002]

@_totiga @HassanAdow6 @NCKenya They are taught by Msc In Anesthesia from Other Cadre Mo or Co

[Medic @MedEd002]

@HonAdenDuale @MOH_Kenya @psmuthoni you promised that medical interns would report by July 1st. Yet here we are, just a week away, and not a single posting letter has been issued.
This is another Empty promise. Broken trust.
#WednesdayIsWednesday

[Medic @MedEd002]

As @wahomethuku predicted.
The police will be arraigned wearing face mask hiding their identity

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

Two police officers, Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, accused of shooting a masked street vendor during anti-police protests in Nairobi's CBD on Tuesday, have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on June 19, 2025.
📸Ezekiel Aminga
#starkenyanews

[Medic @MedEd002]

What!! A Country

[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

Drugs worth 90B KES have gone to waste because greedy health officials could not agree on how to share the loot. Now Duale wants 600M to destroy the expired drugs.

Honestly, why did we elect thieves? Do you know how many Kenyans have died because of this. Why do we disregard life like this?

[Medic @MedEd002]

@ptason I’ve listened to @ptason debate and witnessed how articulate and outspoken he is. He speaks with purpose and insight. He’s not just informed he’s inspiring. Truly, he is a man who deserves leadership. His voice is one this country should never ignore.

[Medic @MedEd002]

@ptason is among the sharpest minds in KUCO and the broader medical union space. His unmatched grasp of both health and law, paired with eloquence and quiet strength, is admirable. I truly hope one day he will be celebrated as the hero he genuinely is.
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[Peterson Wachira HSC @ptason]

We don't need more laws, we need implementation, especially full implementation of Health Act 2017. @MOH_Kenya should address real issues that affect quality of healthcare @KenyaGovernors

[Peterson Wachira HSC @ptason]

My Opinion on The Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025.

Not every health problem requires a new legislation, many only require actions and goodwill.

Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety is a bill aimed at curing problems brought by non implementation of Health Act 2017 by People who blocked its full implementation to cement that position permanently.

Facts:

- 80% of its contents is already provided for in Health Act 2017, Clinical Officers Act, KMPDC Act, Laboratory Act, Pharmacy and Poisons Act among others.

- Patient Safety is well provided for within Health Act and any improvements would simply be added through amendments to Health Act.

- The Judgement of Judge Wesley Korir of September 2022 directed for amendment of Health Act 2017 which provides an opportunity for its improvement if need be without replicating laws provide for health.

- Management and continuous monitoring of Quality of Healthcare is already provided for in Health Act 2017, Public Health Act and several other regulatory acts.

Challenges

1. Duplication and Confusion.

- The bill will create confusion and duplication of roles by replicating other acts E.g. rights and duties under Health Act and Public Health Act provisions.

2. Weak Quality Assurance Framework.

- The bill still retains the 'problem' of one center for registration, licensure and accreditation of facilities which has in the past resulted in corruption and poor quality of health. This is because facilities were allocated erroneous levels that did not match their resources and capacity due to lack of an independent verification system.
- A strong Quality Assurance Mechanism should have two tier accreditation system, where the relevant regulatory body registers and licenses and then an independent body verifies and accredits.

3. Interference with development of Scope of Practice.

- Transfer of Mandate of development of Scopes of Practice from regulatory bodies to Director General is retrogressive and will negatively affect quality of health.
- Councils and Boards have members representing trainers, regulators, legal practitioners and practitioners in the relevant field, which provides a better and informed forum for progressive Scope.

4. Duplication of Roles
- The Judgement of September 2022 on Health Act interpreted KHPOA to be the ultimate body responsible for Quality of Healthcare in Kenya. There is therefore no need to bring in another SAGA when KHPOA can be improved to serve it's purpose. Lack of operationalization of KHPOA after 7 years has been a deliberate act to create a perception that it can't serve its purpose.

5. Kakamega Cabinet Resolution Feb 2025.
- The Kakamega cabinet resolution 2025 directed for merger, dissolution or declassification to reduce finacila demand.
- Introduction of another SAGA that serves the role of KHPOA goes against the principles of that resolution.

Conclusion and Way Foward:

1. Recall of The Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025.
2. Amendment of Health Act and designation of KHPOA as the Quality of Healthcare Authority in line with Justice Wesley Korirs Judgement of September 2022.
3. Implent Health Act 2017 fully.

#ImplementHealthActFirst

[Medic @MedEd002]

Once again, nurse pre-interns have been thrown under the bus, Forgotten. Does this mean that degree nurse pre-interns have indeed been abandoned, just as many had earlier suspected? Who will rise to fight for them when even their own unions stay silent?
@MOH_Kenya Clarify

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

Kenya’s UHC agenda under Taifa Care is backed by strong investments in human resources and strategic partnerships with the private sector, Health CS Hon. Aden Duale has said.

To support health workforce sustainability, the Ministry has allocated:
•KES 6.2 billion for UHC contract health workers,
•KES 1.75 billion for arrears and RTWF agreements,
•KES 4.2 billion to deploy new interns (doctors, pharmacists, clinical officers),
•KES 3.2 billion for training and stipends of Community Health Promoters.

“This is a government that acts, not just talks. We are investing in the people who deliver care,” said CS Duale.

In addition, KES 13 billion has been allocated for Primary Healthcare, with KES 8 billion earmarked for Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Care.

The Ministry is also expanding access through private sector partnerships:
•Aga Khan University Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital are now offering oncology and renal services—including kidney transplants—at SHA tariff rates with no out-of-pocket costs.
•A partnership with Roche Pharmaceuticals has reduced the cost of breast cancer drug Herceptin from KES 120,000 to KES 40,000.

“These partnerships show our seriousness in lowering the cost of care and enhancing access,” the CS added during a media briefing on taifa care roll out today.

The CS accompanied by Principal Secretaries Dr @fnoluga (Medical Services) and Ms @psmuthoni (Public Health), CEO @_shakenya Dr. @DrMercyHealth Mwangangi, CEO @Kemsa_Kenya @WEjersa, CEO @DHA_Kenya Eng. Antony Lenaiyara, Director General of Health @DrPatrickAmoth among other ministry officials.

[Medic @MedEd002]

Uhuru Kenyatta once declared he would never hand over power to a thief. Similarly, Ruto has echoed a parallel sentiment, stating he won’t hand over power to those without a plan. But let’s be clear handing over power is not a favor; it is a constitutional duty

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

We cannot hand over to people with no plan - Ruto

[Medic @MedEd002]

@Gentlemanssstyl Hon Maina Waituika

[Dr Andrew Suleh MD @andrewsuleh]

Interns are crucial in the human resources strategy, like in training, recruitment promotion, replacing retiries deceased staff ,which must be taken seriously in human resources planning

[Medic @MedEd002]

The public anger across the country is palpable, just as it was last year. The government should tread carefully, people are frustrated by broken promises, poor governance, and lack of accountability. Pushing citizens to the edge will only spark deeper unrest
@smutoro

[Alinur Mohamed @AlinurMohamed_]

Even the fire extinguisher truck was not spared by the hawkers. They were very livid against Sakaja kanjos today

[Medic @MedEd002]

Since @kmpdu has secured payment for their interns according to the 2017 CBA, will the gov now apply a divide and rule tactic where COIs and NOIs are paid according to SRC rates instead? Especially now that the 4.3B allocated for medical interns is insufficient for all cadres

[Medic @MedEd002]

Another year of disappointment for medical interns. The push and pull continues, especially for NOIs and COIs. KSh 4.3 billion isn’t enough to post all cohorts. Urgent action is needed to ensure every intern secures placement
@HonAdenDuale @psmuthoni @ptason @maroag7 @sethpanyako

[Medic @MedEd002]

My deepest condolences to the MBBS students and their families affected by the tragic plane crash in India. Your lost futures as healers is heartbreaking. May survivors find strength and may the memories of those lost inspire continued compassion and care
@MOH_Kenya @andrewsuleh

[Dr Honey choudhary 🩺 @Doctors__squad]

The plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel mess in Meghani Nagar.
Many MBBS students have lost their lives.
Pray for their safety
This is one of the most heartbreaking tragedies the city has seen. 💔

[Medic @MedEd002]

The internship crisis is heartbreaking. Imagine waiting 2 years post-graduation with no placement. Nurses and clinical officers still don’t know their centers, despite promises to be posted on July. This delay is unjust. May God have mercy on this country
@andrewsuleh @MOH_Kenya

[Dr. Khaduli @akukimsafi]

Something need to be done about this Medical profession. Someone finished highschool in 2016,graduated from med school in 2023 Dec, today is 2025 they are still waiting for internship. 10 years later someone doesn't have licence to Practice. #PostInterns @MOH_Kenya @kmpdu

[Medic @MedEd002]

@smutoro @KIMANIICHUNGWAH Power is a dangerous thing when you're drunk with it, it creates a false illusion of immortality.

[Medic @MedEd002]

Trust has been broken @MOH_Kenya can no longer be relied upon to honor its word. It is no surprise that COIs and NOIs are feeling desperate and depressed their only hope now lies in asking AI How unfortunate it is that deserving intellectuals are being treated with such disregard

[laban Gurdiola @LabanGurdiola]

@grok do you think @MOH_Kenya will release the list for BSCNs pre interns before July ,ama tuachane tu nayo na tuvumilie?

[Medic @MedEd002]

We live in a country where basic vaccines run out, yet politicians parade opulence crisscrossing the nation with millions in cash under the guise of 'empowerment.' Shouldn't securing essential vaccines for our children and citizens come before political theatrics?
@KindikiKithure

[Medic @MedEd002]

Clinical Officers & Nurses are stranded leaderless, voiceless, and abandoned. Union Leaders can’t even secure postings for the most vulnerable interns. @HonAdenDuale act now. COIs & NOIs can’t be treated so low. Post them ASAP.
@psmuthoni
@ptason
#PostCOIsNOIsInternsNow

[Yoko @Kibet_bull]

Time is on due and Nursing officer and clinical officers interns haven't been posted.