Kenya: WHO Prequalifies Another Malaria Vaccine

The World Health Organization(WHO) has pre-qualified another malaria vaccine that was partially tested in Kilifi, Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: NHIF Reforms Will Boost UHC Roll-Out - Ruto

President William Ruto says the government is revamping the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to accelerate the realisation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Read more »

Kenya: Kerugoya County Referral Hospital Conducts Its First Spinal Surgery

The Kerugoya County Referral Hospital in Kirinyaga has successfully conducted its first Spinal Surgery. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Says Reforms at NHIF Are Intended to Protect Universal Healthcare for All

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that reforms in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are aimed at ensuring universal healthcare for all. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Extends Uhuru-Era Managed Equipment Services Contracts for 3 Months

The government has extended Managed Equipment Services (MES) contracts for leased healthcare equipment in county hospitals to support the transition to county-owned equipment. Read more »

Kenya: Small Healthcare Providers Get Sh40 Million Credit for Drugs, Supplies

Small healthcare providers will access Sh40 million in credit to buy medicines and other essential medical supplies. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyatta National Hospital Honors Team for Pioneering Fetal Transfusion Procedure

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has celebrated a team of 10 dedicated medical professionals who achieved a remarkable feat in the field of medicine. Read more »

Kenya: Kisii, Nyamira Residents to Benefit From Treated Mosquito Nets

Residents in Nyamira and Kisii are set to benefit from treated mosquito nets in line with the malaria elimination campaign. Read more »

Kenya: NHIF Says All Payments to Be Made Through Govt Paybill Number 222222

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has announced that all Kenyans and employers will now be required to make their payments through the official government Paybill number… Read more »

Kenya: India Grants Kenya U.S.$250 Million Support in Agriculture, Vaccine Production

President William Ruto has revealed that India has granted Kenya with US$250 million that will be used in an array of areas including agriculture as well as vaccines. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto's Visit to India to Focus On Health, Education Partnerships

President William Ruto has embarked his two-day visit in India where he will engage in bilateral talks forging healthcare partnerships, particularly in pharmaceuticals production… Read more »

Kenya: KMPDU Threatens Strikes Across Six Kenyan Counties

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has warned of impending strikes in six counties to address critical issues such as inadequate hospital… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi, Kisumu County Leading in New HIV Infections

Nairobi county is leading in the 22,154 new HIV infection reported in the HIV estimates released today with 15 counties bearing the burden of 66 percent of the infections. Read more »

Kenya: '1.4 Million People Living With HIV in Kenya'

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says 1.4 million people in Kenya are living with HIV, with 96 percent of that number being on treatment. Read more »

Kenya: How Adolescents Living With HIV Cope With Stigma as They Join Form 1

Adolescents living with HIV are also expected to join high school next year, an issue that has erupted unsettlement on how they are are going to cope with their status in secondary… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Distribute 120,000 Nets to Counties Affected By Floods to Mitigate Malaria Outbreak

The government has purchased 120,000 nets to be distributed to counties most affected by floods as a measure to stop the outbreak of malaria. Read more »

Kenya: Clinical Officers Threaten to Down Tools Within 21 Days Should CBA Talks Stall

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) is demanding the Ministry of Health and County Government to expedite the promotion of all clinical officers within the next 21 days… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya, U.S. Partnership in HIV/Aids Fight

President William Ruto has praised the partnership between Kenya and United States in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Kenya: High Courts Halts Implementation of Three Health Acts

The High Court has halted the implementation of three health Acts by the Ministry of Health pending the hearing and determination of a petition seeking to impede it. Read more »

Kenya: CS Nakhumicha Inaugurates Social Health Authority Board

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Monday inaugurated the new Social Health Authority board that will oversee implementation of the 3 funds that replace the National… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Pledges Renewed Efforts to Arrest Surge in HIV Infections Among the Youth

The government has expressed its commitment to combating HIV pandemic amid concerns over a surge in new cases among the youth in some counties. Read more »

Kenya: PS Kipsang Says School Calendar Back to Normal After Covid-19 Disruptions

Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang says the school calender is back to normal following the COVID-19 disruption. Read more »

Kenya: Private Sector Key to Attainment of Universal Health Coverage, President Ruto

The government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Public-Private Partnerships to Actualize UHC

President William Ruto has said the Government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. Read more »

Kenya: Pharmacy Board Warns Against 'Asali Ya Wazee' Over Extreme Viagra Levels

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an advisory against 'Asali ya Wazee', a product billed as sex-enhancing supplement, terming it as a falsified version of Therma… Read more »