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Zawya
02-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Ouma Oluga Calls for Unified Effort to Deliver Results under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Restore Public Trust in Health Sector
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, reaffirmed the Ministry of Health's commitment to ensuring that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) delivers tangible results for Kenyans. Speaking during a strategy meeting with the Directorate of Policy, Digital Health, and Innovations, Dr. Oluga stressed that restoring public trust in the health system is non-negotiable. 'Our work must restore order to the health sector, promote the health of our people, reduce the burden of disease, and lower mortality rates,' Dr. Oluga stated. 'UHC implementation must be seamless and impactful to regain public confidence.' Dr. Oluga emphasized that change requires a new way of doing things, urging all staff to engage fully and work collaboratively. 'Everyone must contribute and work together. Public trust depends on how we show up, how we deliver, and how we lead.' He urged staff to reflect on the Ministry's role in terms of policy, emphasizing that everything they do must be secured and maintained for the benefit of Kenyans. 'What you do must outlive you. The work of the State Department of Medical Services does not exist in isolation. It must align with the broader Ministry agenda. It is essential that we deliver the full mandate of this State Department and work together to achieve our collective goals.' Dr. Oluga stressed the importance of reorganizing and strengthening health systems to achieve better outcomes, calling on teams to prioritize actions that have real, measurable impact. 'Our challenge is not a lack of resources—it's how we prioritize. We must focus on what works and scale it.' He highlighted that innovation must guide both the use of existing resources and the mobilization of new ones. 'Let's be strategic. We must align our efforts with the government's health agenda to stay focused on what the country expects us to achieve.' Committed to fostering collaboration and accountability, Dr. Oluga reaffirmed his open-door policy and emphasized that institutional stability relies on discipline, adherence to rules, and a strong work ethic. 'Apply yourself fully to the task at hand. Discipline, commitment, and clarity of purpose are key.' Dr. Oluga reminded the staff that meaningful change often comes from simple, consistent actions. 'Real transformation isn't always about complex solutions. Sometimes, it's the simple things we do consistently that create the greatest impact. We need big, straightforward ideas that will have a ripple effect across the system.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Krispy Kreme going nuts with launch of viral new 'Doughbai' doughnut
This doughnut is a love letter to pistachio fans everywhere. Pistachio pandemonium is about to reach new, mouth-watering heights! Doughnut icon Krispy Kreme® has done it again with its new innovation, a first of its kind in South Africa. The 'Doughbai' indulgence doughnut, which will have fans going nuts over a limited-edition doughnut that delivers the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth pistachio experience in every bite. Inspired by the glitz and glamour of the viral Dubai chocolate, Krispy Kreme has added its own unique spin to the chocolate and has created a doughnut resembling the chocolate from the look and feel to the taste and composition of the doughnut. This doughnut is a love letter to pistachio fans everywhere. Imagine: Krispy Kreme's signature fluffy doughnut, filled with creamy pistachio cream, double-dipped in a decadent chocolate dip, sprinkled with kataifi and pistachio nuts, finished with a drizzle of pistachio cream. Krispy Kreme South Africa Managing Director, Gerry Thomas, is proud to have been the first to launch the viral trend in SA, giving it a unique Krispy Kreme spin. 'At Krispy Kreme, we're committed to creating innovative, joy-filled experiences for our fans. Pistachio is a trending flavour and bringing this product and innovation to our South African shores allows us to deliver the viral trend, at a fraction of the cost, sharing the joy with everyone alike and ultimately something simply irresistible.' Beaming with excitement, the Krispy Kreme Marketing and Innovations team is excited to launch with Gerry adding on 'The Pistachio Overload Doughnut blends the cloud-like texture of Krispy Kreme's iconic doughnuts with the rich, creamy flavours of Pistachio for a match made in dessert heaven. It's a flavour combination we know fans will love and the perfect excuse to treat yourself and share the love with friends and family.' And that's not all, Krispy Kreme has taken it a step further by creating a Pistachio Chocolate Kremey Chiller, think the viral Dubai chocolate, but as a drink. Our taste buds are watering! The duo created by Krispy Kreme combines the rich, nutty pistachio goodness with their world-famous doughnuts, delivering a flavour experience like no other. This pistachio overload creation will be nothing like you've tasted before, giving the ultimate Doughbai indulgence. Available from 29 April at Krispy Kreme Stores nationwide, keep an eye out on Krispy Kreme's official social media accounts @krispykreme_za. The Doughbai Indulgence Doughnut will be available for a limited time only at all Krispy Kreme stores, while stocks last.
