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Kenya takes steps to save mothers’ lives, showing why better data matters

In 2013, Kenya’s Ministry of Health was faced with a debate over the…
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Dr Jackson Kioko , Ag Director of Medical services gives opening remarks on behalf of Cabinet Secretary

Kenya launches Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Master Plan 2016-2020

Nairobi, June 2016 - Kenya launched the second Neglected Tropical…
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Chikungunya – Kenya

On 28 May 2016, the Ministry of Health of Kenya notified WHO of an…
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Students line up for MR vaccination at the launch

Kenya Rolls out massive Measles-Rubella and Tetanus campaign

airobi, May 16, 2016 - Kenya has rolled out a massive nation-wide…
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MOH official handles tOPV collected in Garissa County

Kenya joins the world in historical tOPV to bOPV SWITCH

Kenya joined the rest of the world in April 18, 2016, to implement…
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Health workers and members of the community commemorate AVW & Malezi Bora celebrations in West Pokot County, Kenya, recently

Kenya celebrates African Vaccination Week

Kenya celebrated African Vaccination Week with launches, radio…
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TAG members at the meeting

The Horn of Africa Technical Advisory Group Meeting: “Pay Closer Attention to Surveillance and Immunity Gaps”

Nairobi, February 18, 2016 - The Horn of Africa Technical Advisory…
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Dr Jackson Kioko, head of Department of Preventive and Promotive Health, MOH, speaks during the Polio Stakeholders meeting in Nairobi

Kenya Sustains Polio Eradication Efforts as Year Ends

Kenya’s effort to eradicate polio will this week be further boosted…
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Amina Ismail, a surveillance officer in Kenya, visits health care centres, schools, community leaders and traditional healers to build their knowledge of how to identify and report cases of polio.

Finding Every Last Poliovirus

Surveillance Officers like Amina Ismail in Kenya spend their days…
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Polio Champion David Otieno speaks during the launch. Migori County health director Dr Joel Gondi is beside him

Kenya launches Polio Round Two in Migori County

The launch for the Polio Second Round campaign in Kenya kicked off…
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