The conference will bring together physicians, healthcare leaders, researchers, and trainees from across Africa
Brenda SockyAccording to the Ministry of Health, over 1.36 million people living with HIV are now on lifesaving treatment
Brenda SockyKMPDU boss Atellah warned that insurers are becoming bolder, sometimes coordinating to divert patients from top hospitals
Brenda SockyThe babies, who were delivered via caesarean section with a combined weight of 3.6 kilogrammes, were transferred to KNH’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of August 14.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuale told reporters that the discussions produced “groundbreaking resolutions” that align private sector coverage with government health reforms
Brenda SockyNurses in the county walked off the job last week after disputes with the county government turned into full-blown industrial action
Brenda SockyThe audit, which reviewed 250 hospitals across the country, also found that six other facilities failed to account for Sh214.3 million.
Maureen KinyanjuiSeveral insurers had temporarily withdrawn services at the hospital earlier this month, citing the rise in treatment costs triggered by the rate adjustment.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) expressed growing frustration over the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of payment
Maureen KinyanjuiHigh Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the hospital failed to provide urgent care despite admitting the woman, referred to in court papers as LL, to handle an emergency.
Maureen KinyanjuiSuleiman is part of a growing number of young Kenyans embracing traditional pastoral diets in search of health, identity and sustainability
Yunis DekowKNH said it conducted 22 kidney transplants in the 2024–2025 financial year, with 21 successful outcomes.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to MSI, Kenya has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) standing at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births
Ignatius OpenjeThe facility explained that the suspension was intended to encourage continued dialogue and cooperation with insurance providers.
Brenda SockyInstead of marching to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s office as earlier scheduled, the nurses joined a blood donation drive at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to support the 26 survivors of the accident and honour the 26 lives lost, most of them from Nyakach Subcounty.
Brenda SockySleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” in rural areas, starts with symptoms such as fever and headaches, but later causes confusion and severe brain damage.
Brenda SockyThis will mark the first time the advanced treatment is available at the Kisumu-based referral facility
Brenda SockyKMPDU's Dennis Miskellah, painted a grim picture of how the health sector has become unstable
Maureen KinyanjuiThe hospital was launched in 2021, has remained idle despite being fully constructed.
Maureen KinyanjuiKMPDU has further threatened to file contempt of court proceedings against accounting officers accused of ignoring the legally binding commitments.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Health CS urged Parliament to urgently enact laws to either ban or regulate shisha, miraa, and muguka, substances that pose similar health risks.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe study, carried out through the Diagnostics for Universal Health Coverage Tracker, evaluated the capacity of counties to access diagnostic tools vital for health planning and outbreak response.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe report criticises Section 3.4 of the National Reproductive Health Policy 2022–2032, which limits access to reproductive health care and information for girls and young women under 21 years old.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe President stressed that these services are already covered by the government and should not burden Kenyans with additional costs.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe ministry clarified that the affected BScN students had not yet officially graduated, and thus, did not meet the eligibility criteria for placement.
RGK.co.keThe move is part of broader reforms aimed at tightening security, reducing fraud, and improving efficiency in healthcare service delivery
Brenda SockyThis push comes after the Senate tabled a report exposing serious gaps in the country’s public health sector.
Maureen KinyanjuiHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale linked the new rules to a disturbing incident that occurred on July 11, 2025, where a patient was killed at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Maureen KinyanjuiMaintaining good personal hygiene, such as regular handwashing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer, is also emphasized.
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