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PS Muthoni highlighted major milestones including community health deployment, universal registration under the Social Health Authority, and investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing as part of efforts to position Kenya as a regional health hub.
In the advisory, the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards warned that the festive season often brings increased health and safety risks, calling on the public to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and their communities.
Muthoni stressed that transparency and collaboration between government institutions, the media, and the public are key to achieving inclusive and sustainable development.
PS Muthoni called for transparency through facility charters and vowed inspections to protect patients from exploitation amid Kenya’s rollout of universal health coverage.
The Ministry noted several key factors that facilitate the spread of infections, including close contact in crowded spaces such as parties, religious gatherings, and busy markets, as well as poor ventilation in indoor venues.
Muthoni stated that the nicotine market had become heavily compromised, making it difficult for the government to regulate the safety and standards of products in circulation.
Muthoni highlighted how tobacco companies use brightly colored packaging and targeted advertising on social media to make tobacco and nicotine products appear attractive and harmless to children.
Agricultural workers and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of snakebites.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has dismissed a recent government directive that was meant to bring the standoff to an end.
One of the key components of the plan is the establishment of a helpline that will offer immediate support to individuals affected by gambling addiction.
"The continued use of Lang’ata Cemetery, despite its declared full status nearly two decades ago, has escalated into a significant health concern," said Muthoni.
