April 12, 2023
Kenya: Medics in 40 Counties Issues Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Delayed Salaries
Medical union and associations have issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed payment of medics' salaries in close to 40 counties. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: Public Health Experts Urge Kenya to Adopt Swedish Model to Reduce Smoking Prevalence
Public health experts have urged Kenyan lawmakers to adopt the pioneering example set by Sweden, to encourage Kenyans to quit smoking. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Rules Out Cholera in Mukumu Girls Health Scare
The Ministry of Health has ruled out a possible Cholera Outbreak as the disease that afflicted students of Mukumu Girls High school. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: City Hall to Unveil Sinai Memorial Health Facility
The Nairobi County Government is set to unveil the Sinai Memorial Health facility. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Govt Deal With Moderna to Build U.S.$500 Million mRNA Vaccine Facility
President William Ruto on Thursday announced the establishment of a Sh 67 billion ($500 million) mRNA vaccine facility in Nairobi. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Kenya: Belgium to Support Kenya's Transformation Agenda
Belgium will support Kenya's development agenda through partnerships in trade and investment, health and renewable energy. Read more »
Kenya: Postpartum Depression - Recovering From Maternal Depression
Mary Wafula wasn't new to motherhood. All was bliss until the 9th month after delivery when she discovered she was three months pregnant. The tune changed thereafter. The news of… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Kenya: Border Points Under Surveillance to Deter Marburg Virus Spillover - Health Chief Amoth
The Ministry of Health has announced increased surveillance at all crossing points following the outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease in neighboring Tanzania. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Kenya: Taita-Taveta Dropped From KEMSA's Blacklist Over Sh89 Million Drug Debt
In 2020, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) blacklisted Taita-Taveta County government for failure to pay millions of shillings for drugs and pharmaceutical products supplied… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt Keen on Making KEMSA Efficient, Graft-Free - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the government is implementing reforms at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency in order to make it more efficient, transparent and… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Kenya: Police, Insurance Consortium Fixing Medical Scheme Hitches - Spokesperson
National Police Service says it is working closely with consortium of insurers tasked with providing medical cover for police to resolve the current service accessibility… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Kenya: Govt Orders All Morticians to Be Registered By End of the Month
The government has ordered that all morticians be registered and licensed by the end of the month. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Kenya: Old Mutual Increases Maternity, Paternity Leaves for Women and Men
Old Mutual Kenya has increased maternity leave for staff to four months to create a conducive working environment and promote gender equality, among other things. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: First County ICU Facility Launched at Mama Lucy Hospital, to Ease Congestion at KNH
The first ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility has been launched at the Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital, which will now reduce numerous refferals to other facilities, especially the… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: Five Key Areas That Africa Must Work On to Become a Global Leader
Without a shadow of a doubt, Africa has a huge potential of becoming a world leader on various aspects, ranging from economy, to technology, and culture. There are a number of… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Boys Set for HPV Vaccine in Efforts to Tame Cervical Cancer Linked to Sex
The Ministry of Health is set to adopt a new approach to counter an increase in cervical cancer, which is mainly caused by the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV), through inclusion of boys… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Kenya: Kericho Governor Mutai Directs Hospitals to Offer Free Private Counselling to Sexual Abuse Victims in Tea Plantations
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has directed the county's health facilities to offer free private counselling services to victims of sexual abuse in tea plantations. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Kenya: Unease As Dangerous Mosquito Vector Detected in the Country
Kenya Medical Research Inistitute (KEMRI) researchers have detected a new dangerous mosquito vector dubbed 'Anopheles Stephensi' that thrives in urban and rural areas. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Billions Set Aside for Drought Response, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has called for scalling up initiatives and interventions to counter the nation's worsened drought and food shortage. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: DP Rallies Support Against Malnutrition to Stop Mother, Child Mortality Rates
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged development partners to support government efforts to address malnutrition in a bid to avert an increase in mortality rates among… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Kenya: Losses As Fire Razes Pumwani Maternity Hospital's Commodity and Pharmacy Store
Losses are being counted after fire razed down Pumwani Maternity Hospital's pharmacy store. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Roll Out National Social Health Insurance Fund As Part of Universal Health Coverage
The government is set to roll out the National Social Health Insurance Fund by July 1 as part of its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has Only 58 Oncologists, National Cancer Institute Report Shows
A new report on the Status of cancer in Kenya show that currently there are 58 oncologists, 60 oncology nurses and 12 oncology pharmacists. Read more »
Kenya: Esophageal Cancer Is the Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths in Kenya - New Report
Esophageal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in Kenya, a new Status of Cancer in Kenya Report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Declares Illicit Brews Threat to Country's Future
The government has added the trade in illicit brews and hard drugs to the list of existential threats to the country's future. Read more »