June 25, 2023
Kenya: Senate Health Committee Wants More Funds Allocated to Counties
The Senate committee for health is mooting for more resources to counties that will facilitate promotion and preventive healthcare. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Kenya: The Problem With Sexual Reproductive Health in Kenya
The issue of sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya as in the rest of the East African region remains problematic. Even as countries enact laws and sign international… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Increase Funding to the School Feeding Programme
The school feeding programme will be intensified to boost performance of learners. Read more »
Kenya: Sh63.7 Million Lost in Mosquito Nets Procurement Delay, CS Nakhumicha Says
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said Sh63.7m ($455,000) has been lost due to delayed process of securing grants from Global Fund in mosquito nets procurement. Read more »
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 »
June 19, 2023
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 »
June 17, 2023
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 »
June 16, 2023
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 »
June 14, 2023
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 »
June 13, 2023
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 »
June 04, 2023
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 »
May 29, 2023
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 »
May 24, 2023
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 »
May 10, 2023
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 »
May 08, 2023
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 »
May 06, 2023
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 »
April 28, 2023
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 »
April 23, 2023
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 »
April 21, 2023
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 »
April 19, 2023
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 »