Kenya: Health Ministry Launches Vaginal Rings to Help in HIV/Aids Prevention

The Ministry of Health has launched the use of vaginal rings among women in an effort to stop the spread of new HIV infections. Read more »

Kenya: Achieving Childhood Immunisation Goals is Within Reach for Kenya

Earlier this year, African heads of state met in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to discuss some of the continent's most pressing challenges. Childhealth professionals should… Read more »

Kenya: Sakaja Unveils Sh1.2 Billion Food Subsidy Program in Nairobi Schools

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a Sh1.2 billion food subsidy program that is set to benefit 250,000 children in the county. Read more »

Kenya: Community Health Promoters Will Decongest Hospitals, Ruto

The government will deploy community health promoters to boost healthcare service delivery in the country. Read more »

Kenya: Lobby Group to Sue Govt for Retaining Bulk of Health Budget at National Level

Lobby group has threatened to sue the government for retaining the bulk of health care budget at the national level. Read more »

Kenya: DP Gachagua Says NHIF Reforms Inevitable

The government is intensifying reforms in the National Hospital Insurance Fund to make it more inclusive and responsive to healthcare needs of Kenyans, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh18.4 Billion for Universal Health Care Delivery

The Universal Health Care (UHC) Cover will receive an allocation of Sh18.4 billion to enable the implementation of the program aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in the… Read more »

Kenya: I Am Not in ICU, Museveni Tells 'Nosy' Kenyans

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who is currently in isolation after contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has told off Kenyans over claims that he is currently in the Intensive… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Work With Counties to Ensure Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - President Ruto

The national government will work with county governments to transform healthcare in the country. Read more »

Kenya: Job Majuu Spearheads Recruitment of Skilled Kenyan Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand in the UK

Leading recruitment agency, Job Majuu, has begun recruiting skilled Kenyan professionals to fill caregiver roles in the United Kingdom. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Joins Global Observance of National Cancer Survivor Day

Kenya on Sunday joined the rest of the world in marking the observance of National Cancer Survivor Day, honoring individuals who have triumphed over cancer. Read more »

Kenya: 60,000 Kenyans to Benefit From M-PESA Foundation-Funded Medical Camps

About 60,000 people across Kenya are set to benefit from M-PESA Foundation-funded medical camps in the 47 counties, starting with Lamu County this week. Read more »

Kenya: More Than 20 Children Benefit From Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries

Over twenty children from less privileged families suffering from cleft lips and cleft palates are set to undergo free surgeries at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral… Read more »

Kenya: Covid-19 Curbs for International Travel Eased as Positivity Rates Drop Below 1%

Kenya has revised the Covid-19 travel regulations, removing some of the requirements that travellers in and out of the country needed to observe. Read more »

Kenya: Let's Work Together to Reduce Death Rates in Kisii - Governor Arati

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to play a crucial role in improving health outcomes and reducing death rates in the region Read more »

Kenya: Meru County Receives the First Paediatric Theatre in the Region

Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, in collaboration with global health charities Smile Train and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), is proud to announce the opening of a new… Read more »

Kenya: City Hall Receives Medical Supplies Worth Sh50 Million

Nairobi City County Chief Officer, Health Services, Geoffry Mosiria this afternoon received medical supplies (Pharma and Non pharma ) worth Sh50 million. Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Provide NHIF Cover to Help Alcohol, Drug Addicts Recover, Gachagua Says

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government is considering providing National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover to pay for the rehabilitation of alcohol and drug… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi County Govt Keen to Work With Mission Hospitals Health Care

The Nairobi City County Executive Committee Member for Health, Wellness and Nutrition, Dr. Anastasia Nyalita represented Governor Sakaja Johnson as the Chief Guest at St.… Read more »

Kenya: Siaya Records 84% Reduction in New HIV/Aids Infection Among Adolescents

Siaya recorded an 84 percent reduction in new HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years between the year 2015 and 2021. Read more »

Kenya: Think Tank Holds Public Forum on Medical Equipment Leasing

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Kenya) and the Open Society Institute of East Africa (OSIEA) have conducted a value-for-money assessment on the leasing of medical equipment… Read more »

Kenya: Sakaja Fires Mama Lucy Hospital Board Over Handling of Pregnant Woman Who Miscarried

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson on Monday reconstituted the entire management board of the Mama Lucy Hospital. Read more »

Kenya: Cholera Strikes Thika Prison, 38 Infected

Thika main prison has been hit by a cholera outbreak with 38 inmates contracting the disease over the past one week. Read more »

Kenya: Safaricom Foundation Invests Sh9.1 Million to Upgrade Health Centres, Schools in the West

Safaricom Foundation, through its Ndoto Zetu and Pamoja Scheme initiatives, has invested Sh9.1 million to upgrade four health centres and ten schools in Western Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Employers to Pay 9.5pc Penalties for Late Disbursement of NHIF Deductions

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has warned employers who submit their employees' monthly deductions late that they will be liable for a 9.5 percent penalties. Read more »