The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Education will on 4th July 2024 launch  the 12th round of the National School Based Deworming Campaign.

The program targets to reach six million children in 16 high risk counties; Kirinyaga, Homa Bay,Kisii,Kisumu, Migori,Nyamira,Siaya, Bomet,Kericho,Nandi,Narok,Trans-Nzoi,Bungoma,Busia,Kakamega and Vihiga.

The program is aimed at improving the children’s health and enhance their ability to learn effectively.

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The Ministry  of Health is this week hosting the 21st Health Sector Intergovernmental Consultative Forum at Kenya School of Government in Nairobi. 

This forum unites key stakeholders from National and County Health Departments, development partners, implementation partners and the private sector to address critical health sector challenges.

The  agenda includes deliberating on intergovernmental health issues, sharing best practices in health service delivery and providing updates on the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

This forum is a crucial step towards strengthening our health systems and improving access to quality healthcare for all citizens.

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Kenya and the Global Fund have signed a $407,887,067 grant to combat HIV, TB, and malaria. 

Previous grants have led to significant achievements, including a drop in malaria prevalence from 8% in 2015 to 6% in 2023 through mass distribution of mosquito nets and prompt treatment measures. The TB program has successfully treated over 85% of 264,856 patients, incorporating innovations like AI-enhanced screening and community-based services.

Speaking  during the grant signing  in Nairobi, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni reiterated government’s commitment to build on the gains through partnerships  and community based innovative approaches.

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The United Nations strongly condemns the suicide bomb attacks on civilian populations in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday. The exact number of people killed and injured remains unknown, but it appears that dozens of people have reportedly been killed and others seriously injured.

On 29 June, members of a non-state armed group allegedly attacked a wedding party in Gwoza town with a person-borne improvised explosive device. Dozens of people were reportedly killed in this attack, including children, women and men. Reportedly, this was followed by another two attacks later the same day.

I am horrified by this attack on civilian populations and condemn such acts in the strongest terms. I stand in solidarity with the Government of Nigeria, and the families and communities of all those affected.

On behalf of the United Nations, I remind all parties to the conflict to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians from harm.

I have reached out to the Borno State Government to express my condolences and offer any support that the United Nations and the humanitarian community can provide to aid the victims of the attack.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of OCHA Nigeria.