Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC
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Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health Kenya
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Official Brief: Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023–2027 1. Executive Summary The Ministry of Health, in alignment with World Malaria Day, reaffirms its commitment to the "Zero Malaria" initiative. The current strategy focuses on decentralized health solutions, prioritizing high-burden counties and ensuring equitable access to life-saving interventions. 2. Performance Metrics & Achievements • Disease Burden: Achieved a 70% reduction in malaria prevalence nationwide through consistent intervention. • Preventative Measures: * Distribution of 14.6 million Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs). • Achieved 95% coverage in Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) within targeted regions. • Diagnostic Scalability: Transitioned toward community-based testing and treatment to reduce hospital-level pressure. 3. Strategic Pillars (2023–2027) • Health Equity: Reaching underserved populations in rural and high-prevalence areas. • Innovation: Implementation of the malaria vaccine alongside traditional vector control. • Domestic Financing: Encouraging county-level investment and multi-sectoral partnerships to sustain the "Malaria Fund." • Digital Integration: Utilizing real-time data for surveillance and rapid response to outbreaks. "Zero Malaria: Kaunti Zetu. Jamii Zetu. Wakati Wetu." (Zero Malaria: Our Counties. Our Communities. Our Time.)
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Currently, public health and public works operate in functional silos. We treat the built environment as an engineering and economic challenge, while public health is treated as a medical challenge. The gap is the missing bridge between the two. See the breakdown on comments section of where this gap exists in the Kenyan context and how to strategically close it.
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When the history of universal health is going to be written…….
Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC175,511 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
Urged Kenyans to register for SHA. There are benefits for all seeking services.
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🚨 Attention, Kenyans! 🚨 The Ministry of Health's recent assessment of aesthetic clinics revealed: ✅ 26 clinics assessed ❌ 3 operating illegally (ordered to close) 📝 3 awaiting license approval 🚑 40% lack essential emergency supplies Choose licensed facilities for your aesthetic needs. Your safety matters! 💡 Remember: Your Health is Your Wealth! #Aesthetics #HealthSafety #Kenya
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Kenya proudly supports #StrikeOutSnakebite, leading global efforts to end snakebite deaths and disabilities. As Chair of the Global Snakebite Taskforce, we're integrating response into health systems, training frontline workers, expanding antivenom access, and investing in local production. Hosting a high-level side meeting at #WHA78 highlights our commitment to global action and resource mobilization. Together, we can turn impact into change. #NTDs #GlobalHealth #SnakebitePrevention #WHA78 WHO Kenya WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean WHO/Europe WHO African Region World Health Organization (WHO) WHO FCTC
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Subject: 78th World Health Assembly – May 2025 The 78th World Health Assembly will be held in Geneva from May 19-27, 2025, with the theme “One World for Health”. As WHO’s main decision-making body, it brings together global delegations to discuss key health issues.
Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC31,026 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Whatever you do remember Impact, Sustainability, Visibility!
Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC23,632 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Thank you Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki for intervening on this critical issue that would have affected Kenyans negatively. Leadership is all about taking up responsibility and you've clearly demonstrated that in this big Doctor's strike that was to happen.
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