Kenya: Govt Raises Alarm On Mpox Risk Among Children Amid Rising Cases

The government has warned that children are at heightened risk of severe illness from Mpox due to their underdeveloped immune systems, urging strict adherence to preventive… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Urged to Adopt Sweden's Approach to Reducing Tobacco-Related Deaths

Kenya is being urged to adopt Sweden's Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach to reduce the prevalence of active tobacco smokers and consequently decrease the number of… Read more »

Kenya: African Public Health Experts Call for Science-Led Tobacco Regulation

Public health experts across Africa are urging the adoption of science-led approaches in tobacco regulation and policy development to better support harm reduction efforts and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Pitches Comprehensive Animal Vaccination in Talks With Pastrolist Caucus

President William Ruto has cited ineffective livestock vaccinations in the past limited implementation in selected parts of the country as a reason for a renewed push by his… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Settles Sh3.7bn Pending Bills to Health Facilities

The government through the Social Health Authority(SHA) has cleared Sh3.7 billion in pending bills owed to various health facilities. Read more »

Kenya: RFH Specialists Hospital Enhances Diagnostic Precision With Comprehensive Pocus Training for Staff

NOV 25 - RFH Specialists Hospital has reaffirmed its position as a leader in medical innovation by hosting a transformative four-day Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training. Read more »

Kenya: KNH to Dispose of 262 Unclaimed Bodies Within Seven Days

The Kenyatta National Hospital is set to dispose off 262 unclaimed bodies within 7 days. Read more »

Kenya: Register On Social Health Authority to Criticize Taifa Care Objectively - Ruto

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) before criticizing its functionality. Read more »

Kenya: Impose Quarantines for Livestock Disease Control - African Countries Urged

Livestock disease surveillance experts have advised countries in Africa to impose quarantines to curb the spread of zoonotic diseases. Read more »

Kenya: Social Health Authority to Pay All October Claims By Next Week - President Ruto

President William Ruto has assured that all health claims for October will be paid by next week, citing the efficiency gains brought about by the Digital Health Act. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Defends Taifa Care Health Reform, to Prioritize the Poor and Vulnerable

President William Ruto has defended his health reform plan under Taifa Care citing the need to cater to the poor and vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. Read more »

Kenya: LSK Expresses Concern Over Consent Gaps in Polio Vaccination

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over an apparent failure to obtain consent in polio vaccination campaigns, urging immediate corrective measures to ensure… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Vaccinate 22 Million Animals in Nationwide Campaign

Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth… Read more »

Kenya: National Biosafety Authority Assures Senators of Safety of GMO Products in the Country

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has assured Senators and Kenyans in general of the GMOs and their derived products in the Country. Read more »

Kenya: 3.6 Million Children Immunized Against Polio - PS Muthoni

The Ministry of Health says a total of 3.6 million children have been vaccinated of the second polio dose translating to 86 per cent of the expected target amid safety concerns by… Read more »

Kenya: Senators Threaten Censure Motions Against Barasa, Miano for Skipping Plenary Session

Senators have threatened to impose a censure motion on Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa and her counterpart for Tourism Rebecca Miano for failing to appear before the house… Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Reports Mpox-Related Death With 3 New Cases After Case-Free Month

The Ministry of Health has reported a single Mpox-related death in Kenya, while 13 patients have fully recovered from the virus. Read more »

Kenya: Caucus Calls for Resumption of Overseas Treatment Funding Under SHIF

The Caucus of Patient-Led Organizations of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has urged the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to restore overseas treatment funding for patients… Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Orders Investigation Into Omnicare Clinic, Similar Facilities Following Patient's Death

The Ministry of Health has ordered a probe into Omnicare Medical Limited, alias "Body By Design," and other similar medical facilities, following the death of a patient, Lucy… Read more »

Kenya: MOH Moves to Evaluate Sha-Accredited Hospitals Amid Mounting Concerns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - The Ministry of Health has launched a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess the effectiveness and competence of public health facilities, while also… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Enrolls Nearly 9,000 Healthcare Facilities Under Social Health Assurance

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that the government has enrolled nearly 9,000 healthcare facilities across the country under the Social Health Assurance (SHA)… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Vows Sustained Efforts to Tackle Femicide, GBV

The government has vowed sustained efforts to strengthen prevention mechanisms to tame Gender Based Violence (GBV) including femicide cases in the country. Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Reports 83% Drop in New HIV Infection in a Decade

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Steps Up Blood Disorder Care As Thousands With Hemophilia Remain Untreated

Kenya has approximately 5,500 people living with hemophilia, though only about 940 are currently receiving care, according to Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary of the State… Read more »

Kenya: East African Nations Hold Forum to Tackle Blood Disorders and Enhance Patient Care

Countries from East Africa convened at the East Africa Blood Disorders Leadership Forum to address the future of bleeding and blood disorders (BBDs) affecting citizens, such as… Read more »