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Auditor General raises alarm on Kenyatta National Hospital's mounting debt
Jul 08, 2024 at 07:13 PM
A recent report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a concerning picture of Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) financial health....
Twice-yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in landmark trial
Jul 03, 2024 at 11:01 PM
A groundbreaking clinical trial has shown that a new injectable drug offers complete protection against HIV infection in young women....
NHIF loses Sh368 million due to erroneous claim payouts in 2023
Jul 02, 2024 at 09:39 AM
Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has unearthed yet another shocking scandal at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) running into millions of shillings....
Medic East Africa 2024 seeks to address emerging regional healthcare challenges
Jun 19, 2024 at 08:58 PM
Over 250 exhibitors and 8,000 professionals from more than 30 countries are preparing to convene at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from September 4th t...
Kenya sets its eyes on local vaccine production as it officially joins IVI
Jun 05, 2024 at 02:59 PM
President William Ruto announced Kenya's formal membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) during a ceremony at the agency's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea....
Governors accuse national government of sabotaging devolved health functions
Jun 05, 2024 at 10:42 AM
The Council of Governors (CoG) has raised serious concerns over a perceived scheme to revert the health function back to the National Government through a strategic smear campaign,...
COMESA issues advisory on counterfeit breast cancer drug circulating in Kenya
May 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has alerted its member states to the circulation of a counterfeit cancer drug in Kenya, raising se...
Doctors finally call off their 56-day strike after signing agreement with Govt
May 08, 2024 at 08:14 PM
The doctors' strike that has lasted 56 days since 13, March 2024 has finally been called off....
MOH urged to relook proposed health warnings on tobacco, nicotine products
May 03, 2024 at 09:12 PM
Ministry of Health (MOH) has been asked to relook proposed graphic health warnings on tobacco and nicotine products to ensure they serve their purpose to help smokers quit....
UK Govt commits Sh976 million to fight preventable maternal, newborn deaths
May 01, 2024 at 01:30 AM
In a renewed push to tackle preventable maternal and newborn deaths, the UK government joined forces with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at the 57th Session of the Comm...
Programme to upscale cancer detection, screening, treatment launched in Kenya
May 01, 2024 at 12:39 AM
In an effort to promote the early detection, screening and treatment of cancer to reduce deaths, AstraZeneca on Tuesday unveiled the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya....
Aga Khan University secures Sh19.7 million grant for cervical cancer research
Apr 22, 2024 at 09:14 PM
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has secured a significant boost in its fight against cervical cancer with a Sh19.7 million ($150,000) research grant from the National Institutes of H...
Why PPB has issued a public warning against Benylin paediatric cough syrup
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya issued a public alert today regarding a specific batch of Benylin pediatric cough syrup....
Moderna pauses Kenya vaccine plant plans amid declining Covid-19 demand
Apr 11, 2024 at 07:12 PM
Moderna announced a halt in its plans to construct a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya, citing a significant decrease in demand for Covid-19 vaccines since the pandemic's slo...
Kenyans to cough up 2.75 per cent of gross salaries to SHIF effective July 1
Apr 04, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Kenya's healthcare landscape is set for a significant shift as citizens prepare to contribute 2.75 per cent of their gross salaries to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) start...
Babu Owino moves to impeach CS Susan Nakhumicha over ongoing doctor’s strike
Apr 03, 2024 at 07:35 PM
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has announced his intention to file a notice of a motion seeking to remove Health CS Susan Nakhumicha over accusations that she has mi...
Hope for universal healthcare as SHIF registration starts amid many concerns
Mar 08, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Kenyans can finally enrol for the highly anticipated Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) starting this Friday....
KMPDC probes Dr Mbiti Mwondi over misconduct claim when delivering twins
Mar 05, 2024 at 03:18 PM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has initiated an investigation into one Dr. Dennis Mbiti Mwondi doctor accused of violating patient confidentiality and...
Kenya doctors' union leader Davji Atella injured during medics protest in Nairobi
Feb 29, 2024 at 05:43 PM
The Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), Davji Atellah, was injured during a protest in Nairobi on Thursday....
Kenyans face increased healthcare contributions as UHC takes effect
Feb 12, 2024 at 07:38 PM
Starting March 1, 2024, Kenyans will witness a significant shift in their healthcare contributions as the government prepares to implement the much-debated universal health coverag...
Equity Afia commissions 7 fully-equipped medical centers to expand its network
Feb 06, 2024 at 03:00 PM
Equity Group Foundation (EGF), through its health pillar, has commissioned seven new fully-equipped Equity Afia medical centres in a bid to respond to rising demand for quality hea...
Kirinyaga County unveils mental health programmes to curb rising suicide cases
Jan 31, 2024 at 04:12 PM
The alarmingly increasing cases of suicide reported in Kirinyaga has occasioned Governor Anne Waiguru to roll out mental health programmes in all medical facilities in the county....
How new SHIF is moving away from the NHIF model in favour of private insurers
Jan 29, 2024 at 03:32 PM
Private medical insurance providers are poised to revolutionize healthcare in Kenya through their significant role in the planned Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)....
Kenyan nurses to receive Sh150,000 minimum salary to work in Saudi Arabia
Jan 29, 2024 at 02:22 PM
In a significant development, Kenyan nurses deploying to work in Saudi Arabia will now enjoy a minimum monthly salary of Sh150,000, according to the recently inked Bilateral Labour...
How measures by Kirinyaga County have reduced maternal and child mortality
Jan 22, 2024 at 02:33 PM
Measures taken by the Kirinyaga County Government have seen maternal and child mortality rates in the county reduce from 22 per cent in 2013 to 8 per cent in 2023....
Grin for Ruto as Court of Appeal lifts Social Health Insurance Act suspension
Jan 19, 2024 at 08:07 PM
Kenyans are now left without a choice but to grapple with the ramifications of the Court of Appeal's decision to lift the orders suspending the implementation of the Social Health ...
Rwanda Food and Drug Authority recalls 'contaminated' Kenyan pharmaceutical
Jan 04, 2024 at 04:02 PM
The Rwanda Food Drug Authority (RFDA) has taken a decisive step to protect public health by recalling four bulk batches of pink Fluconazole 200mg tablets from its stores from a Ken...