In collaboration with Ministry of Health NTLD @MoEKenya, we have finalised the development of a TB prevention & management policy targeting communities in the learning institutions through TB screening, referral & management of TB.
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The Department of Health & Sanitation SMT participated in a county entry meeting for the Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) project, which seeks to strengthen cross-border coordination of TB Control in Loima & Turkana West.

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STRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS

The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, alongside the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) and relevant government bodies like animal health agencies, is spearheading a proposal for the Pandemic Fund.

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Experiencing a persistent cough? Unexplained weight loss? Night sweats? These could be signs of TB. Early detection is key! Remember, #ThinkTestTreatTB #YesWeCanEndTB

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Our DREAMS girls had a unique opportunity to interact with US Deputy Secretary HHS.gov Andrea Palm and the delegation from CDC Kenya during their visit to Siaya County yesterday. CHS we continue to empower our AGYWs as part of our HIV prevention program. #Healthyfamilies

We are humbled to have been part of the delegation that received U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm and US CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen,during their visit to Siaya County Referral Hospital, which is among our supported facilities. CDC Kenya

Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): Kenya is ranked as one of the 30 high-burden countries for both TB and TB/HIV. These are countries that contribute over 80% of the global number of TB cases worldwide. Looking at 2022, Kenya notified over…

Evaline Kibuchi – Chief National Coordinator, Stop TB Kenya: The first problem is low level of awareness. People do not know the signs and symptoms or where to seek treatment and the duration of treatment. Kenyans’ common practices include getting over the counter drugs or…

Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): The essence of why we adopted embracing primary healthcare, to end TB is pivoted on factors such as the government being keen on enhancing primary healthcare as well as universal health coverage, using…

Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): One of the things we have been able to grapple with is being able to find the missed cases of TB. Due to stigma in the community, a lot of people with TB are not quick to present themselves to a health…

Kenya marked World TB day today with a call to turn the tide against TB epidemic & attend to the factors driving the epidemic - HIV, undernutrition, harmful use of alcohol, diabetes, smoking, poverty, stigma & inequality. The event was held in Kimorori grounds, Murang’a County

Beyond medical interventions, we need to combat tuberculosis. Strong political commitment and cooperation from all sectors are required. Together, we can effectively combat tuberculosis. #WTBDAY24 #YesWeCanEndTB #AfyaMashinani
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