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Launching of the National Action Plan for Prevention and Containment of AMR by Cabinet Secretary Dr Cleopa Mailu. Looking on, WR Kenya Dr Rudi Eggers, PS Livestock Dept Dr Andrew Tuimur and members of the AMR team in Kenya

Call for behaviour change in antibiotic use and prescription

24 November 2017

Kenya commemorated the World Anti-biotic Awareness Week on November 13-19 with a call for urgent action to avert antibiotic resistance which is leading to ineffective treatment of a growing number of infections.

WHO implements Emergency Response Plan

15 November 2017

10 November 2017

WHO has been implementing the Emergency Response Plan since 20 October 2017 when the Ministry of Health officially declared the outbreak. WHO released US$ 624 000 from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to rapidly respond which has proven to help contain the outbreak.

WHO helps Kenya guard against Marburg Virus Disease

03 November 2017

News release

03 NOVEMBER 2017 | NAIROBI – The World Health Organization is helping the Kenyan Ministry of Health guard against the spread of Marburg Virus Disease from neighbouring Uganda.

Health authorities are strengthening preparedness measures in Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties along the border with Uganda, where an outbreak was officially declared on 19 October.

Health workers in Marsabit County during a polio campaign in April 2017

World Polio Day: Thank you to the unsung heroes!

23 October 2017

October 24, 2017: Kenya marks World Polio Day with a great sense relief and determination to keep the country polio free. Following a Wild Polio Virus outbreak in 2013 after an importation, health teams from Ministry of Health traversed the country to its farthest corners and most inaccessible areas with support from WHO, and other partners to do supplementary immunization activities - polio campaigns. These were done from house to house covering children aged five and below, vastly reducing any threats of the wild polio virus.

WR Kenya Dr Rudi Eggers, extreme right, with MOH colleagues during the launch of the World Mental Health Day in Kenya

Mental Health: Promote better workplace and well being

20 October 2017

World Mental Health Day 2017 was commemorated in Kenya with a call for changes at workplace to reduce risk factors for stress and policies that ensure work environment promotes wellbeing and productivity. Speakers at the commemoration event urged workplace communities to talk about depression and other mental health problems like substance abuse in order to promote best practice, decrease negative attitudes and empower individuals.

Panel discussion with Dr Jackson Kioko DMS, Dr Waqo Ejersa, head, malaria programme and Dr Kevin De Cock, CDC country director, during the malaria vaccine pilot launch in April

Planning and roll out for first malaria vaccine implementation in Kenya underway

03 October 2017

Planning for the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) in Kenya is on track with roll out of the vaccine scheduled to begin in 2018. Kenya is one of three African countries selected by the World Health Organization to participate in the first implementation of the vaccine that has been shown to reduce 4 out of 10 cases of malaria, and prevent severe malaria by more than 30% in the age group recommended to receive the vaccine.

WR Kenya Dr Rudi Eggers receives a copy of the National guidelines for Tobacco Dependence Treatment & Cessation from Dr Patrick Amoth, MOH, while others look on

Kenya commemorates World No-Tobacco Day

09 June 2017

May 31 2017 - The World No-Tobacco Day in Kenya was marked with calls for effective policies, reduced exposure and tightening of loopholes to combat tobacco consumption. Speakers particularly emphasized on the theme, “Tobacco- a threat to Development” and on health and other risks associated with tobacco consumption.

The day was also observed with the launch of the National guidelines for Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Cessation which will provide guidance for intervention in healthcare services.

Dr Mailu, 2nd right, with colleagues Dr Izaq Odongo, extreme right, Mr Julius Korir MOH PS and WHO Dr Eggers and Dr Fall

WHO establishes an Emergency Hub in Nairobi

07 July 2017

The creation of an emergency hub in Nairobi by World Health organization has been well received by the Kenyan government and partners.

WHO Officer, Dr Joyce Nato receives the launched strategy document from DMS Dr Jackson Kioko

Kenya Launches National Cancer Control Strategy 2017-2022

07 July 2017

The government of Kenya has launched the National Cancer Control Strategy, 2017-2022. The launch was done at a well-coordinated media breakfast function which was presided over by Dr Jackson Kioko, Director of Medical Services, on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr Cleopa Mailu.

Emergency Measles and Polio Campaign Launched

29 April 2006

Nairobi, 29 April 2006 -- The Minister for Health today launched the Emergency Measles and Polio Campaign. The national launch took place in Pumwani District of Nairobi Province. Hon. Dr. Wilfred Machage, Assistant Minister for Medical Services represented the Minister for Health, Hon. Charity Ngilu.

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