Kenya: Kenyan-Founded Skincare Firm Uncover Gets Sh180.95mn for Expansion

Uncover, a Kenyan-founded skincare firm, has secured Sh180.9 million ($1.4 million) from international investors to expand its business portfolio. Read more »

Kenya: Court Declines to Suspend Gazette Notice On Health Sector Human Resource Audit Taskforce

The High Court has declined to suspend the gazette notice that formed the taskforce on Human Resources audit in the health sector, but instead certified the matter as urgent. Read more »

Kenya: Ministry of Health to Post 552 Medical Interns Immediately, Nakhumicha Says

The Ministry of Health says it will post 552 medical interns immediately following the picketing that has been taking place outside its headquarters. Read more »

Kenya: Medical Interns Demand Immediate Posting As They Occupy Ministry's HQ

Hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns have taken a stand against the Ministry of Health (MoH) refusing to back down until their demands are met. Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry to Settle Sh20bn Medical Claims Before Sha Adoption

The Health Ministry has pledged to ensure all outstanding remittances are settled before the end of the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social… Read more »

Kenya: Apa Insurance, Hollard Health Roll Out International Health Cover

APA Insurance joined hands with Hollard Health, a South African insurer, to unveil an international medical cover targeting individuals, families, SME's, and corporations. Read more »

Kenya: Wajir Governor Boosts Health Services By Commissioning 200 New Healthcare Workers

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health… Read more »

Kenya: Volunteer Medical Group Pulls Out Services During Protests

Medics for Kenya, a volunteer group formed during the #RejectFinanceBill protests, which comprises of health care professionals from various disciplines, has announced the pull out… Read more »

Kenya: Success of Young Mothers Living With HIV Forming Table Banking Group for Social Economic Empowerment

'Upendo,' the Swahili name meaning love is not an ordinary word in Ringa, Kojwach, Homa Bay County. Read more »

Kenya: Kemsa Feted With With Global Leadership Award By European Society for Quality Research

The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) has this week recognised the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), after bestowing it the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024. Read more »

Kenya: The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation

The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »

Kenya: How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund After Monday Roll-Out

The Ministry of Health has announced that the countrywide registration of the Social Health Insurance(SHI) Fund will kick off on July 1. Read more »

Kenya: WMA Condemns Obstruction of Healthcare Amid Kenya Protests - Security Tightened Nationwide

The World Medical Association (WMA) has voiced deep concern over the unfolding protests in Kenya, demanding unrestricted access for healthcare personnel and ambulances amidst… Read more »

Kenya: City Hall to Bear Morgue, Hospital Expenses From Tuesday Riot As 12 Lay Dead

City Hall has committed to clear hospital expenses for injured protestors laying in county-run hospitals and meet morgue expenses for twelve bodies. Read more »

Kenya: Success of Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Championing HIV, Early Pregnancy, GBV Eradication

Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay county is among thousands of adolescent mothers who went back to school through re-entry policy to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Signs Sh59.7bn Grants to Support HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria

Kenya has signed Global Fund grants amounting to USD 407, 989, 068 (Sh59.7 billion) to support HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria interventions. Read more »

Kenya: Call for People With Epilepsy to Seek Treatment in Kisii

The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) has launched a ten-month campaign to create awareness, provide treatment, and end stigma for those living with… Read more »

Kenya: Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Leads Efforts to Eradicate HIV, Early Pregnancy, and GBV

Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from Kabondo, Homa Bay County, is among thousands of adolescent mothers who returned to school through the re-entry… Read more »

Kenya: A Village That Gives Home to Orphans Affected By HIV/Aids

When you hear the word 'Nyumbani' most Swahili speakers would understand it to mean home, a place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. Read more »

Kenya: Jabeur & Sabalenka Miss Olympics to Prioritise Health

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka say they will not compete at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris in order to prioritise their health. Read more »

Kenya: Budget Cuts in Kenyan Health Sector Spark Outcry Amid Sickle Cell Crisis

Amid the growing demand for a stronger public health system in Kenya, the recent announcement of the Ministry of Health being allocated only Sh127 billion for the 2024-25 financial… Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Developing Kenya Nutrition Action Plan to Combat Malnutrition

The Ministry of Health is currently developing a Kenya Nutrition Action Plan (KNAP) that will scale up efforts in combating malnutrition. Read more »

Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »

Kenya: Auctioneers Seize 10 Mediheal Hospital Vehicles Over Incurred Debt

Auctioneers have seized 10 Mediheal Nakuru branch hospital vehicles among other hospital equipment due to stalled payment of 17 doctors. Read more »

Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists Closed in Rift Valley

100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »