Health

A groundbreaking low-cost malaria and cancer diagnostic machine developed at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is being hailed as a potential game changer for the health sector, not just in Kenya but across developing countries. The innovation the OpenFlexure Microscope (OFM) was among the top attractions during the ongoing MUST Innovation and...

The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has sounded the alarm over massive payment delays by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), warning that the country’s healthcare system is at risk of collapse. Speaking during a press briefing in Meru,RUPHA vice chairman Rev Dr.Joseph Kariuki...

North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has lauded the Meru Press Club (MPC) for taking a step beyond reporting news to create awareness on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and promoting mental health. The MPC has organised an Anti-SGBV and Mental Health Awareness Run on September 20 at Meru University. Speaking when...

In an historic media led initiative to tackle rising cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and mental health challenges in Meru county, the Meru Press Club ( MPC) has announced the region’s first ever Anti-GBV media initiated  Awareness Run, scheduled for September 20th at Meru University.  Backed by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK),...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to scrapping discriminatory vetting practices for national Identity Card (ID) issuance. Speaking at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday during a  meeting with Members of Parliament from Northern Kenya, Prof. Kindiki emphasized that the policy shift, spearheaded by President William Ruto, is...