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Kenya Unveils New National Public Health Institute
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The Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has initiated the establishment of the Kenya National Public Health Institute with the aim of enhancing disease prevention, achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and ensuring national health security. This represents a crucial step toward improving the nation’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) via preventive and promotional care measures, as…
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G20 Health Leaders Gather: Exclusive Insights From The International Health Working Group Meeting
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This week, the Department of Health will organize the third G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting as part of a lineup of G20 events happening throughout the nation this year. As stated by the department, the two-day online gathering starts on Thursday, May 8, 2025, ending on Friday, May 9, 2025. The discussions will…
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Economists Urge Africa: Seal Financial Leaks To Fund Healthcare
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Several economists and policymakers spanning the African continent have raised concerns about significant financial waste hindering the advancement of healthcare in Africa. They emphasized the critical necessity of addressing fiscal leaks, reducing waste within the public sector, and implementing daring and inventive measures for funding healthcare advancements across the continent. Their appeals coincide with…
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Gauteng’S Doctors Take Stand Against Health Dept. Over Proposed Overtime Changes
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Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors’ take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile, the National Minister of Health has convened a committee to review the future of overtime for state doctors. The dysfunction within the Gauteng Department…