September 08, 2022
Kenya: Study By NTA Shows Tobacco Control Organs in Health Ministry Underfunded
A report by the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) shows the Tobacco Control Board and Division of Noncommunicable diseases (NCD), in the ministry of health, are underfunded. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Kenya: Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire Hits the Ground Running, Pledges Health Sector Transformation in Meeting With KEMSA
The Embu County Government Governor, Cecily Mbarire, has welcomed a payment plan option provided by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) geared at regularising the… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Kenya: Kang'ata Says Murang'a to Get Drugs Supplies Only From KEMSA
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata says the county will henceforth purchase medicine exclusively from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). Read more »
August 24, 2022
Kenya: Govt Contains Swine-Flu Outbreak in Nakuru
The government has assured Nakuru residents that the recent reported Swine-Flu outbreak in Elementaita area has been contained and that there was no cause for alarm. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Kenya: President Elect Ruto Says Kenya Committed to Boost Ties With Serbia in Agriculture, Health Care
President Elect William Ruto has committed to boost ties with Serbia in Agriculture, Information Technology and Health Care. Read more »
August 18, 2022
Kenya: Agha Khan University Hospital Receives Sh950 Million Grant to Speed Up Covid-19 Vaccination
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) and the Aga Khan Health Services, East Africa have received Sh950 million grant from the German Government to boost the COVID-19… Read more »
Kenya: Count on Us for Your Health Supplies, KEMSA Assures Governor-Elects
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has pledged to support the health promotion agenda at the county level for newly elected Governors' as part of the Authority's… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Kenya: Lancet Kenya Slashes Covid-19 Test Charges
Pathologists Lancet Kenya has announced a 28 per cent reduction in Covid-19 test costs for all walk-in clients effective August 1. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Kenya: Hotel Sector Exhibits Full Recovery From Covid-19 - Survey
The hotel industry has steadily recovered from the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, even though there is a slight decrease as the country heads to the general election in… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Kenya: Kitui Referral Hospital Gets First Oxygen Plant Project
The Kitui referral hospital has received a boost after it was handed the first Oxygen Plant Project at a cost of USD 200,000. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Kenya: Waihiga to Set Up Mental Health Department as He Opposes Legalisation of Marijuana
Agano party presidential contender David Waihiga has pledged to ensure health facilities in the country set up a mental health department to address the surging mental health… Read more »
Kenya: Visa Processing Delays a Result of Backlog Caused By Covid-19 Pandemic - U.S. Embassy
The United States Embassy in Nairobi now says delays in VISA processing was as a result of backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
July 23, 2022
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign in Isiolo, Garissa
The government has rolled out a 10-day yellow fever vaccination campaign targeting Garissa and Isiolo counties following an outbreak of the disease in parts of the country earlier… Read more »
July 21, 2022
East Africa: Why Aga Khan University Hospital Is a Centre of Excellence
For 64 years, the Aga Khan University Hospital continues to set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Read more »
July 10, 2022
Kenya: President Kenyatta Launches Construction of WHO Regional Operations Centre and Logistics Hub
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday launched the construction of the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional operations and logistics hub. Read more »