Mary Muthoni Muriuki

The 2nd National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) in Kenya demonstrated significant progress in the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda. Emphasizing achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and social protection, the meeting underscored a commitment to efficiency and effectiveness. The focus on enhanced monitoring resulted in the reprioritization of impactful projects, showcasing a strong dedication to economic growth and citizen welfare. #Kenya #Development #EconomicTransformation

Health Matters

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In Kilifi County, significant progress has been made in community health services: - 60% of the County’s target households have been registered in e-CHIS, totaling 177,633 households, with 90,700 revisited for routine health services. - Screening efforts have been notable: 111,000 individuals screened for diabetes, 72,100 for hypertension, and 3790 pregnant women identified. - Notably, 111,000 children under 5 have been assessed for common childhood illnesses. #CommunityHealth #HealthScreening #ChildHealth #KilifiCounty

*Assessing Community Health in Kilifi County* Today, we visited Kilifi County to evaluate the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) program. The CHPs program empowers community health workers to provide essential services, promote healthy living, and improve health outcomes for residents. Kilifi County is pivotal in this program and our visit aimed to identify areas for improvement. We met with local health officials, community health promoters, and residents to understand successes and challenges firsthand. Our commitment remains strong to strengthen healthcare access for all Kenyans. This visit is a critical step in expanding community health initiatives.

Empower your health by taking charge of your well-being and monitoring your vital signs regularly. Maintaining a proactive approach to your health allows you to stay in tune with your body’s signals and make informed decisions about your overall wellness. By regularly checking your blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and other key indicators, you can track changes and address any concerns promptly. This proactive monitoring not only helps you stay ahead of any potential health issues but also empowers you to make lifestyle choices that promote long-term health and vitality. Remember, your health is your most valuable asset, and by staying vigilant and proactive, you can ensure that you are always in the best possible shape to enjoy life to the fullest.

Primary Health Fund focuses on preventive care and basic curative services at level 2 & 3 facilities. On the other hand, SHIF provides curative care at secondary and tertiary levels (4, 5, 6). ECCIF steps in to deliver emergency care at all levels, including chronic and critical illness for paid-up members who have exhausted SHIF benefits. This ensures uninterrupted care at various intensities, regardless of the wallet SHA pays from. #Healthcare #PreventiveCare #EmergencyCare

We are committed to deworming pre-school and school-age children aged 2-14 in Kenya, focusing on 27 high-prevalence counties. Our annual campaign, supported by ARISE, WHO, AMREF, and END Fund, targets priority counties to combat Soil Transmitted worms and Bilharzia effectively. Specifically, Kirinyaga, with a 40% Bilharzia prevalence tied to the Mwea rice fields, highlights the importance of dual treatment strategies during Mass Drug Administration initiatives. Despite challenges such as limited resources, we persist in prioritizing counties based on disease burden to safeguard the health of these children. #Healthcare #Kenya #ChildHealth #Deworming #PublicHealth #WHO #AMREF #ENDFund

UPDATE 1. There is an increase in the overall daily smoking rate for females from 0.6% in 2014 to 0.8% in 2022. The increase can be attributed to packaging and use of flavours in e-cigarettes which make the product more appealing to female smokers. 2. ⁠Male use reduced from 19-16% 3. ⁠Use of Tobacco reduced from 5-2% 4. ⁠ Study revealed that 74,000 Kenyans have ever used e-cigarettes with female smokers reporting daily use of 9 manufactured cigarettes and 1 e-cigarette compared to males who reported daily use of 6 manufactured cigarettes. 5. ⁠There is continued use of Shisha despite government ban in 2017 6. ⁠1 in 20 users have attempted to quit smoking 7. Survey also shows that a majority (37.2%) were using smokeless tobacco

We had the opportunity to brief His Excellency the President about the upcoming registration and launch of the Social Health Authority. The establishment of this authority will streamline the management of three funds, namely, The Primary Care Fund, The Social Health Insurance Fund, and The Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund. @state.house.kenya @williamsamoeiruto