Kenya: Kenya Terminates Renewal of Contracts With Cuban Doctors, CS Nakhumicha Says

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said the government would not renew its contract with Cuban medical professionals who came to Kenya six years ago to fill openings at… Read more »

Kenya: Government Cancels Cuban Doctors Deal

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has announced that the government will not be renewing a deal with Cuban doctors. Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Orders Kemsa to Prioritize Kenyan-Made Medicines Over Imports

The Cabinet has issued a policy directive requiring the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to prioritize locally made pharmaceuticals over imports. Read more »

Kenya: 200 e-Bike Riders to Access Healthcare Coverage of Up to Sh200,000

200 eBee riders will access healthcare coverage of up to Sh200,000 through a deal with M-Tiba. Read more »

Kenya: MOH to Mount Second Oral Polio Vaccine Campaign From Saturday

The Ministry of Health is set to run its second Oral Polio Vaccine campaign for 2023 from Saturday in joint efforts with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Doctor Wins La Roche-Posay Dermatological Research Grant

La Roche-Posay has announced a Kenyan Doctor, Winnie Njenga, a dermatologist at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, as the first African winner of its annual Research Grants. Read more »

Kenya: Section of Kisumu MPs Pledge to Work With Govt to Achieve UHC Coverage

Members of Parliament drawn from Kisumu County have pledged to partner with PharmAccess Foundation together with both National and County government to achieve Universal Healthcare… Read more »

Kenya: The Nairobi West Hospital to Host Free Cancer Screening Camp in October

Early cancer detection is a critical factor in improving the chances of successful treatment and ultimately saving lives. Almost 75% of cancer patients in Kenya come to the… Read more »

Kenya: 3 Kenyan Startups Picked for Google Academy's AI for Health Program

Three Kenyan startups are among five in Africa that have been picked for this year's Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Read more »

Kenya: Nyamira Doctors to Down Tools From Midnight Over CBA With County Govt

Doctors in Nyamira County are set to down their tools starting midnight following a disagreement between the county government and Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Flags Off 100,000 Community Health Promoter Kits to All Counties

The Government has embraced a new paradigm shift in the provision of basic healthcare and medical services to Kenyans. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto to Launch Community Health Promoters Kit to Counties

President William Ruto will today launch the distribution of 100,000 kits to be used by Community Health Promoters. Read more »

Africa: Young African Scientists Shine During Global Conference to Tackle Tsetse Fly, Sleeping Sickness

A 25 year-old scientist has shattered the glass ceiling for young women in scientific research, after she was ranked the best during a global conference in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: KNH Specialist Salvage the Limb of a Patient With Cancer of the Bone

Specialists at the Kenyatta National Hospital have successfully carried a delicate procedure by salvaging the limb of a 20-year-old patient with cancer of the bone. Read more »

Kenya: UNFPA-Led Alliance Unveils Financing for Adolescent-Friendly HIV Testing and Treatment

Three UN agencies in the country have announced a collaborative effort to promote adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services in a bid to enhance HIV testing and… Read more »

Kenya: Pharmacy Board Recalls Kenyan-Made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled Kenyan-made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution for failing to meet market authorization requirements. Read more »

Kenya: Regional Healthcare Exhibition Closes in Nairobi

East Africa's biggest healthcare expo, Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa, ended yesterday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Read more »

Africa: Kenya Hosts Global Conference On Tackling 'Sleeping Sickness' in Africa

More than 300 participants from across Africa are meeting this week in Kenya, to discuss ways of tackling the African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness or… Read more »

Kenya: Health Secretary Affirms Commitment to Patient Safety Ahead of World Patient Safety Day

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has underscored the government's commitment to ensure patient safety ahead of the World Patient Safety Day 2023 set for this Sunday. Read more »

Kenya: We Are Changing for Good - KEMSA Chairman Nyakera

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) which dominated news headlines over scandals, is transforming for the better. Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi, Homa Bay Top Counties in Kenya Medical Supplies Authority's Bad Books

Nairobi and Homa Bay counties are leading with the highest debts owed to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Largest Healthcare Expo Kicks Off in Nairobi

More than 5,000 government officials, healthcare professionals, and investors from around the globe have converged in Nairobi for the Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa Expo,… Read more »

Kenya: Anti-Government Demos Pushed Up Healthcare Expenses, New Report Reveals

Opposition-led civil unrest that occurred between the months of March and July this year pushed up the cost of healthcare in the country, a new report has revealed, squeezing… Read more »

Kenya: Jubilee Health in Deal With USIU-Africa to Offer Over 22,000 Alumni Affordable Health Covers

Over 22,000 USIU-Africa alumni will get affordable health coverage from Jubilee Health following the signing of a new deal. Read more »

Kenya: Agronomist Calls for Sugar Tax Hike to Combat Obesity

An agronomist has urged the government to raise taxes on sugar and related products as a strategy to address the rising obesity rates in the country. Read more »