Applications are now open for the2024 OneWorld Media Global Short Docs Forum.One World Media is looking for 12 journalists and filmmakers in Kenya and Nigeria to participate in a collaborative project designed to enhance capacity and knowledge in solution-focused health reporting. Global Short Docs F...
The foundation of this healthcare revolution lies in four pivotal laws geared towards Universal Health Coverage: the Primary Health Care Act, 2023; the Digital Health Act, 2023; the Facility Improvement Financing Act, 2023; and the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. These ...
In a 2021 report, the Association of American Medical Colleges revealed that the US could face a shortage of 124,000 physicians by 2034. The report projected a shortage of nearly 50,000 primary care doctors and up to 77,000 specialists. ...
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This study sought to assess the selected administrative functions influence on service quality in healthcare delivery in Vihiga County Hospital, Kenya. The specific objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of administrative financial function on service quality in healthcare delivery. ...
healthcare laws, serving as a guardrail against violations and fines. In the US, these laws include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, violations of which can result in fines up to $1.5 million per year; the Affordable Care Act; and regulations set by the Occupational ...
Kenya's healthcare system is structured in a hierarchical manner beginning with primary healthcare, with the lowest unit being the community (level 1) and primary health care facilities (levels 2 and 3) consisting of dispensaries and health centres, graduating to primary referral facilities/hospitals...
Specifically, the Kenyan Government constitutionally signed the Refugee Act 2021 into law, with the primary aim of promoting their economic inclusiveness [16]. The rising number of refugees in Kenya also places some extra demand on the social services, especially the healthcare infrastructure. ...
The primary objectives of the FRBM Act have been outlined previously. Granted, controlling fiscal deficits is a critical responsibility of the Union Government, given its potential impact on inflation, creditworthiness, and broader national and global repercussions. The intent behind the Act is not eas...
Despite the enormous budgetary support, training and experience with CHV, Embu County continues to experience Non communicable diseases burden of unprecedented level touching on the role of primary health care in the county. The prevalence and burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as ...