November 30, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Distribute 120,000 Nets to Counties Affected By Floods to Mitigate Malaria Outbreak
The government has purchased 120,000 nets to be distributed to counties most affected by floods as a measure to stop the outbreak of malaria. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Kenya: Clinical Officers Threaten to Down Tools Within 21 Days Should CBA Talks Stall
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) is demanding the Ministry of Health and County Government to expedite the promotion of all clinical officers within the next 21 days… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya, U.S. Partnership in HIV/Aids Fight
President William Ruto has praised the partnership between Kenya and United States in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more »
Kenya: High Courts Halts Implementation of Three Health Acts
The High Court has halted the implementation of three health Acts by the Ministry of Health pending the hearing and determination of a petition seeking to impede it. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: CS Nakhumicha Inaugurates Social Health Authority Board
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Monday inaugurated the new Social Health Authority board that will oversee implementation of the 3 funds that replace the National… Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: Govt Pledges Renewed Efforts to Arrest Surge in HIV Infections Among the Youth
The government has expressed its commitment to combating HIV pandemic amid concerns over a surge in new cases among the youth in some counties. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Kenya: PS Kipsang Says School Calendar Back to Normal After Covid-19 Disruptions
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang says the school calender is back to normal following the COVID-19 disruption. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya: Private Sector Key to Attainment of Universal Health Coverage, President Ruto
The government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Public-Private Partnerships to Actualize UHC
President William Ruto has said the Government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy Board Warns Against 'Asali Ya Wazee' Over Extreme Viagra Levels
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an advisory against 'Asali ya Wazee', a product billed as sex-enhancing supplement, terming it as a falsified version of Therma… Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Allocated Kshs.2 Billion By National Assembly in Supplementary Budget
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has been allocated Sh2 billion by the National Assembly in a Supplementary Budget to increase its Order Fill Rate from the current 60… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: Step Up War Against Fake Medicines, DP Gachagua Directs Poisons Board
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday directed Pharmacy and Poisons Board to crack whip on chemists selling counterfeit drugs saying the commodities are a health risk to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Bold Step Towards a Malaria-Free Future - Unveiling the National LLINs Distribution Campaign
The Ministry of Health has launched the National Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLINs) Distribution Campaign that kicks off today. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Nurses Are Hotcake Overseas, CS Machogu Tells KMTC Students
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has advocated for more youths to enroll for nursing courses, urging that the Kenyan nurses are most sought after worldwide due to the… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: KMPDC Seeks Punitive Measures Against 6,901 License Defaulters
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has written to the police demanding action against 3,851 health facilities and 3,050 medical and dental practitioners… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Kenya: KMPDC Closes 75 Health Facilities in Narok for Violating Licensing Rules
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has shut down 75 health facilities in Narok County over non compliance to licensing regulations. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Sustainable Food Systems - Why We Need to Do More to Secure Our National Food Safety Standards
Food safety for animal and human nutrition is a public health concern in any jurisdiction worldwide. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Cultural Barriers, Stigma Linked to Increased HIV Mother to Child Transmission
Cultural barriers and stigma have been linked as threats to eliminate HIV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in Arid and Semi-Arid counties that bear the biggest burden of the… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi's First Public Eye Hospital Set to Open to Address Vision Care Needs
Nairobi County is preparing to inaugurate its first-ever public eye hospital this month, with a primary focus on addressing a spectrum of eye conditions. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Over 3,400 Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay Patients to Access Free Medical Services
More than 3,400 patients in Trans Nzoia and Homa Bay are set to access medical services from the Safaricom Foundation. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, New York City, Osaka Join Partnership of Health Cities On Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases
Nairobi has joined the Partnership for Healthy Cities, a prestigious global network of cities working to reduce noncommunicable diseases(NCDs) and injuries, along with New York,… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Pay NHIF Cover for Kenyans Not Able to Do So, President Ruto Announces
President William Ruto has assured that the government will pay the National Health Insurance Fund cover for Kenyans not able to do so following a detailed evaluation of their… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Kenya: Universal Health Coverage Good for the Country, Health Acting DG Amoth Affirms
The country stands to benefit immensely from the rollout of primary healthcare services since it is linked to better health outcomes. Read more »
Kenya: Over 90 Hernia Patients to Benefit From KNH Medical Surgery Camp
More than 90 patients suffering from Hernia and Undescended Testis will benefit from the second Bi annual Hernia and Undescended Testis medical surgery camp at Kenyatta National… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: Child Welfare Society Distributes Food to Cushion 8,000 KCPE, KPSEA Candidates in Elgeyo Marakwet
The Child Welfare Society of Kenya Tuesday kicked off food distribution to 8,606 learners in 122 schools in Elgeyo Marakwet county. Read more »