AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEmergency Care Upgrade: President William Ruto says Kenya will launch its first National Ambulance Dispatch Centre by end of July, using technology for real-time deployment and free emergency evacuations nationwide. Renal Services Expansion: Kakamega County has opened a second renal unit at Butere County Hospital with six dialysis stations, cutting the need for patients to travel far for haemodialysis. Maternal Health Innovation: Bungoma is rolling out Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to help frontline workers detect pregnancy complications early and act faster to prevent maternal and newborn deaths. HIV Focus for Youth: NSDCC warns that new HIV infections are rising among young people, threatening to reverse Kenya’s gains, as media and health partners push stronger prevention and testing. Eye Health Reminder: Health officials highlight diabetic retinopathy as a silent, preventable cause of blindness—urging early screening and proper eye care for people living with diabetes. Clean Cooking Push: KPC Foundation and Vivo Energy expand clean cooking support in Nairobi’s Mukuru Viwandani, giving 100 vulnerable households LPG starter kits to improve safety and reduce household pollution. Public Health Awareness: The National Biosafety Authority plans nationwide public education on GMOs starting July to tackle misinformation and explain safety and approvals. Community Wellness: Thousands turned out for International Yoga Day across Kenya and East Africa under “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with Ayurveda and guided sessions at major venues.
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