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  1. Opening Of Ntherone Dispensary.Opening Of Ntherone Dispensary.Jun 07 2023 - Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well- Being, calls for governments to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. In line with this goal, the county government of Meru under the leadership of H.E. Bishop Kawira Mwangaza has commissioned the functioning of Ntherone Dispensary, Kanuni Ward, bringing the mark of…    
  2. World Tuberculosis Day CelebrationWorld Tuberculosis Day CelebrationMar 24 2023 - On behalf of the Governor, H.E Bsp. Kawira Mwangaza, her Deputy H.E Rev. Mutuma M'Ethingia graced this year's commemoration of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day in Nkubu, Imenti South. This Day is observed to: raise awareness in the community about TB, its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as its devastating health effects; the…    
  3. Training of County Community Health Officers on Epidemic Preparedness and ResponseTraining of County Community Health Officers on Epidemic Preparedness and ResponseFeb 08 2023 - The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society through the county's department of Health Services, are carrying out a training for Community Health Assistants (CHAs) and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) on Epidemic Preparedness and Response in Communities, which was officially opened on Monday for three days at the…    
  4. KEMSA to Optimize Supply Response Rates of Medical Supplies in Meru Hospitals.KEMSA to Optimize Supply Response Rates of Medical Supplies in Meru Hospitals.Jan 31 2023 - The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) CEO Miss Terry Kiunge Ramadhani, paid a courtesy call to H.E Governor Bishop Kawira Mwangaza and her Deputy Hon Rev Mutuma M'Ethingia who is also the Ag. CEC for Health, while on a familiarization tour in our county. Their discussions were centered on working modalities between KEMSA and Meru county…    
  5. USAID-KEA AND MERU COUNTY GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP MOU SIGNINGUSAID-KEA AND MERU COUNTY GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP MOU SIGNINGFeb 03 2022 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi has signed Momerandum of Understanding with USAID Kenya group led by Country manager Mark Andrew Meassick on collaborative working areas that spans from Health, Education and climate change mitigation. Governor Kiraitu in his speech during the fete said county was also seeking partnership with USAID Kenya in the areas of…    
  6. Bridging The Human Resources Gap In Health.Bridging The Human Resources Gap In Health.Jul 30 2021 - County's Health department is keen in bridging It's human resources gaps, especially after addition of over 73 dispensaries across the county, more than 20 maternities and the nearly complete male ward blocks in the Igembe and Tigania region which has no single block (male); namely in Mutuati, Kangeta and Miathene hospitals. Through a strategic…    
  7. GOVERNOR KIRAITU LAUDED BY HEALTH MINISTER MUTAHI KAGWE FOR NEW TOP NOTCH FACILITIES AT THE COUNTYS LEADING HOSPITAL.GOVERNOR KIRAITU LAUDED BY HEALTH MINISTER MUTAHI KAGWE FOR NEW TOP NOTCH FACILITIES AT THE COUNTYS LEADING HOSPITAL.Jul 02 2021 - Meru County Deputy Governor Titus Ntuchiu hosted Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Mutahi Kagwe to the County, who graced the official launch and opening of various new and state of the art facilities that have been constructed by the County Government under the leadership of Governor Kiraitu Murungi, at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital (MeTRH).…    
  8. Kiraitus Fight On Cancer In Meru Receives Further Boost After Yesterdays Budgetary Allocation By Treasury.Kiraitus Fight On Cancer In Meru Receives Further Boost After Yesterdays Budgetary Allocation By Treasury.Jun 11 2021 - The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi together with his Deputy Titus Ntuchiu and County Health officials have this morning met and held discussions with the Management Team of Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) who paid him a courtesy call at his office. The team was led by the CEO, CPA Peter Mbugua, GM,…    
  9. Governor Kiraitu Initiates Second Phase Of Addressing Cancer Menace In Meru CountyGovernor Kiraitu Initiates Second Phase Of Addressing Cancer Menace In Meru CountyMay 14 2021 - After successfully establishing first ever cancer center in Meru County at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital(MeTRH), Governor Kiraitu Murungi has initiated the second phase of addressing the cancer disease with the official commencement of cervical cancer screening and treatment. Over 40 Thermo-ablation machines for treatment of…    
  10. Devolving HealthDevolving HealthApr 30 2021 - Governor Kiraitu Murungi promise of ensuring quality and accessible healthcare has materialised with commissioning of an X -Ray Machine, a Renal ward ( Dialyses unit) and an advanced Biochemistry laboratory Machine at Nyambene Level IV Hospital in Maua. In a ceremony officiated by Dr.Rufus Miriti the County Secretary and the Head Of Public…    
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