Tag: Health
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County Grapples with High Mother- Child HIV infections Rate
By Anchor Health Writer Machakos County is facing a concerning maternal-to-child HIV transmission rate of 14.7%, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5%, even as overall prevalence in the county remains relatively low at 4.5%. The alarming statistic was spotlighted during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where UNAIDS pledged increased technical and…
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A Peek Into Mwala’s Grim Health Data
Subcounty Grapples with Rising HIV Cases and Teenage Pregnancies By Lisa Munini Mwala Subcounty is facing a growing public health crisis, with recent reports highlighting a surge in HIV infections and teenage pregnancies. The area now has approximately 6,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV), placing it second in Machakos in terms of HIV prevalence. Adding…
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When Medics Became Spectators In Hospital
By Anchor Health Writer In a quiet corner of Machakos County, a remarkable display of resilience and compassion unfolded, revealing the heart-wrenching struggles endured by patients and families in a system at a breaking point. At the Machakos County Referral Hospital, where a prolonged medics’ strike has brought the bustling facility to a near standstill,…
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Machakos Level 5 Hospital Gets First CEO
The appointment of Ms. Winfred Nzuki as the CEO of Machakos Level 5 Hospital marks a significant development in the healthcare landscape of Machakos. Her arrival was welcomed not only by the leadership team of the Director of Medical Services Dr. Nthusi and Medical Superintendent Dr. Katua, but also by a healthcare community eager for…
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Mess at Machakos L5 Hospital verified
By our Correspondent A report by the Committee on Health of the Machakos County Assembly has confirmed the sad status of Machakos L5 Hospital. The report is the outcome of hospital visits, interviews with hospital staff, Chief Officers anf doctores managing the facility. The report was tabled on the floor of the assembly and adopted.…
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Published: List of 213 transferred staff
By The Anchor Reporter The County Ministry of Health has deployed doctors and clinical officers in all health facilities in Machakos County. The 24 page posting order deploys over 213 officials and is jointly signed by Chief officers for Public Health Mr. Rashid Mohammed Kala and his Medical Services counterpart Dr. Wycliff Miyienda. No…
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Support Covid 19 war Ngilu tells ACK clergy
By Brian Malasi GOVERNOR’S PRESS SERVICE,August 6, 2020. Kitui. Governor Charity Ngilu today urged the clergy to encourage their congregations to adhere to the regulations aimed at fighting Covid 19 pandemic. Speaking to the clergy from Anglican Church Kenya (ACK)Kitui Diocese, Governor Ngilu reiterated the centrality of the church in the community and entreated them…