According to the County Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the confirmed cases are spread across three sub-counties: three in Kiharu, one in Kahuro, and one in Kigumo.
Michael NdwigaThe study indicates that these adaptations likely developed around 5,000 years ago, during a major climatic shift that brought widespread aridification to northern Africa.
David AbonyoThe warning stressed the importance of cautious alcohol consumption, particularly for individuals managing diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.
Maureen KinyanjuiFor type 2 diabetes, lifestyle factors play a dominant role. Dr Okoth noted the decline in physical activity as a major concern.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in an interview with Radio Generation, Dr Okoth said changing diets, low physical activity, and excessive sugar and salt consumption are fueling the surge in these preventable diseases.
Maureen KinyanjuiKindiki described the promoters as central to the success of the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme, which aims to extend health coverage nationwide.
Maureen KinyanjuiRUPHA accused the authority of failing to deliver on key health technology platforms that were expected to curb fraud, improve beneficiary management, strengthen quality control, and enhance drug tracking.
Ann NyamburaThe Sh3.5 billion payout brings closure to years of push-and-pull between the medical profession and government over the 2017–2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Maureen KinyanjuiAlongside unpaid debts, hospitals were also flagged for weak revenue collection systems. The Auditor-General found that 223 hospitals failed to collect Sh11.35 billion in revenue during the year.
Rose AchiengThe additional vehicles, unveiled at KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 17, bring the College’s fleet to 158.
Ian NjaneAddressing concerns about privacy of patient information during the investigations, Mwangangi emphasized that SHA’s processes comply with the law, assuring that consent is always obtained when patients visit hospitals and fill claim forms.
Rose AchiengBacked by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, the laboratory strengthens the nation’s health system under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework.
Ian NjaneAI-driven chest X-rays apply deep learning technology to examine digital images of the lungs, identifying potential problems such as TB, pneumonia, lung nodules and fractures.
Ann NyamburaThe HIV incidence rate has dropped steeply, from 1.8 per 1,000 people in 2010 to 0.4 in 2024. Prevention measures such as behaviour change communication, voluntary male circumcision, condom distribution, and pre-exposure prophylaxis have played a key role in cutting transmission.
Ann NyamburaSHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said the flagged claims lack supporting paperwork beyond the three mandatory documents: the duly filled claim form, itemized invoice, and discharge or case summary.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe deal will see more than 3,032 county employees receive comprehensive medical cover starting October 1, 2025.
David AbonyoOluga emphasised that the change must be felt immediately, urging the hospital’s management to embrace its expanded mandate.
Ian NjanePrincipal Secretary in the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, said the total defaulted amount has slightly reduced to Sh5 billion, down from Sh6 billion.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening malaria mortality.
Maureen KinyanjuiBoard Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointees bring vast experience and technical skills that will be vital in guiding the Authority toward its mandate of providing financial risk protection and expanding healthcare access nationwide.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe push for updated remuneration follows the government’s move to clear doctors’ salary arrears going back to 2017 under the Collective Bargaining Agreement signed eight years ago.
Ann NyamburaCS Duale noted that cartels have exploited the system by sending patients abroad for procedures available in Kenya purely for financial gain.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe revelations follow a recent exposé showing small facilities with limited capacity raking in millions, even though they lacked the ability to provide the services they were being paid for. In response, the Ministry of Health has shut down 728 health facilities and downgraded 301 others.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya has already taken initial steps in data collection. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) became the first in Africa to include a mental health module, assessing socio-economic and health factors linked to depression.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn the ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye cautioned that denying treatment to inmates would amount to a violation of their rights
Maureen KinyanjuiMedical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga said the problem is hitting young people and low-income earners hardest, as many of them use SIM cards registered under the names of their parents or relatives.
Ann NyamburaAccording to the association, hospitals are owed Sh33 billion in unsettled NHIF claims and a further Sh43 billion under SHA. Out of the NHIF debt, Sh15.2 billion is tied to 83 large hospitals, with the rest distributed across 2,600 smaller facilities.
Ann NyamburaKMPDU Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atellah explained that in 2018, the ministry had cleared arrears for 420 government-sponsored registrars following talks with the union.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision was reached during a high-level consultative meeting on Tuesday that brought together the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors (CoG), the Social Health Authority (SHA), and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Maureen KinyanjuiThe CoG chair further said gratuity payments amounting to Sh9.4 billion for contract staff must be cleared first.
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