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DG Dr Tedros with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairob where they discussed implementation of Universal Health Coverage and Kenya’s four priority areas of focus

WHO Director General Dr Tedros visits Kenya

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An elated Director of Medical Services Dr Jackson Kioko (centre) and team respond to the news ' Kenya meets the GW Certification criteria' and closer to GW-free status. From left: Drs. John Ogange (WHO), Dr Peter Cherutich (MOH), Dr Joyce Onsongo (DPC, WHO) and Dr Sam Mahugu (MOH)

Kenya meets Guinea Worm Free Certification Criteria

Monday, Dec 18, 2017 Kenya has met the criteria for Guinea worm free…
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Health Cabinet Secretary Dr Cleopa Mailu (centre) launches the International Certification mission to certify Kenya Guinea Worm free. He is accompanied by WR Kenya Dr Rudi Eggers, 4th left, chairman of the team Dr Joel Breman, 5th left, and part of the rest of the team

Kenya’s chance for Guinea Worm FREE status

December 1, 2017             …
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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

Kenya commemorated the World Anti-biotic Awareness Week on November…
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WHO implements Emergency Response Plan

10 November 2017 WHO has been implementing the Emergency Response…
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WHO helps Kenya guard against Marburg Virus Disease

WHO helps Kenya guard against Marburg Virus Disease

News release 03 NOVEMBER 2017 | NAIROBI – The World Health…
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Health workers in Marsabit County during a polio campaign in April 2017

World Polio Day: Thank you to the unsung heroes!

October 24, 2017:  Kenya marks World Polio Day with a great…
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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

World Mental Health Day 2017 was commemorated in Kenya with a call…
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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

Planning for the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) in…
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WHO Officer, Dr Joyce Nato receives the launched strategy document from DMS Dr Jackson Kioko

Kenya Launches National Cancer Control Strategy 2017-2022

The government of Kenya has launched the National Cancer Control…
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