Health

In a major stride toward boosting healthcare access in the Upper Eastern region, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today officially launched the much awaited elevation of the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital to a Level 6 facility. Speaking at the hospital during ground breaking ceremony, Kindiki said the move marked the beginning of a transformative...

Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the county’s healthcare sector by setting aside Sh300 million gor medicines this financial year. The governor promised to end drug shortage in all the health facilities, address the welfare of the health workers and ensure Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital is upgraded to...

The Meru County government has closed down about 200 bars this year after being found to flout various licensing conditions and safety standards. The Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Dr Mbabu Muguna said the ongoing crackdown is targeting outlets that fail to adhere to the laid down legal operations standards.

The Meru County government intends to vaccinate about 700,000 children against Typhoid, Measles and Rubella as part of a nationwide campaign that kicks off on July 5. The immunization campaign spearheaded by the ministry of health seeks to address rising cases of preventable measles and Typhoid infections in the country.

Meru Women Representative Elizabeth Kailemia has urged youths to focus on nurturing  their talents instead of indulging in drug abuse. Speaking on Sunday , during a  talent search that brought different  youths across the country,Kailemia emphasized the need to unleash talents instead of drugs that she said pose a prolonged  health hazards in their...