Trachoma is a bacterial eye disease that spreads easily through close personal contact, contaminated items and flies that carry infected discharge. WHO says the disease remains the leading infectious cause of blindness globally.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe changes are based on commitments made during the State of the Nation Address and resolutions from the 12th Summit of the National and County Governments Coordinating Framework.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe breakthrough came after a joint medical team from the Inter-County Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (IC-MPDSR) programme successfully conducted a life-saving Caesarean section on a mother who had experienced prolonged labour.
By Yunis DekowNairobi remains the strongest performer with 1,635,778 members, followed by Kiambu with 832,307 and Nakuru with 730,260. Mombasa stands at 704,375, while Kakamega closes the top five with 700,043 members.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe legislator cited understaffing, poor working conditions, delayed employment, low pay, and the neglect of casual workers as some of the major challenges facing the country’s healthcare sector.
By Yunis Dekow2026 Economic Survey places the number of active health facilities at 16,713 in 2025, compared to 15,974 in the previous year. Registration and oversight of these facilities is handled by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya Medical Association called on politicians, influencers, and content creators to stop filming in restricted hospital areas such as wards and treatment spaces.
By Bradley BosireThe World Health Organization has confirmed eight infections so far, including three deaths, and is coordinating with international partners to monitor the spread.
By Bradley BosireMelly is expected to oversee key areas including cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care within the national health system, at a time when Kenya continues to face a growing cancer burden.
By Bradley BosireThe meeting comes amid continued concerns from teachers over access to medical services following the transition to the new health insurance system, with stakeholders pushing for improved efficiency and expanded healthcare access across the country.
By Bradley BosireKenya’s Ministry of Health has dismissed online reports claiming the country exports donated blood, saying the WITS trade category “Human and animal blood; microbial cultures” is a broad classification and does not include transfusion donations. The ministry warned it will act on misinformation.
By David AbonyoThe medics said they continue to miss out on extraneous and risk allowances that are routinely paid to health workers in county hospitals and national referral facilities, even though their duties involve direct contact with inmates in restrictive and high-risk environments.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Authority said it welcomes public scrutiny but maintained that the Means Testing Instrument (MTI) is designed to ensure fairness, equity, and sustainability in Kenya’s health financing framework.
By Bradley BosireThe Board indicated that the assessment will not be paper-based, noting that all candidates will sit for the exams through a digital platform while physically present at approved examination centres.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, recent disease outbreaks and global pandemics had exposed vulnerabilities that require sustained and deliberate action.
By Bradley BosireFollowing talks with pediatric experts, he emphasised strengthening healthcare systems, expanding access, and reducing preventable deaths, as the government accelerates reforms under Universal Health Coverage and the Taifa Care Model.
By Chrispho OwuorThe hospital described him as a long-serving admitting consultant who earned respect for his professionalism, medical expertise, and commitment to patients over many years of practice.
By Bradley BosireOfficials in Nairobi received a Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) inspection team at NCI-Kenya headquarters to assess venue, logistics and preparedness for the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2027.
By Chrispho OwuorSenators say the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors, and related bodies have struggled to align on implementation of agreements and staffing plans, leaving major gaps in the system and slowing down reforms that affect thousands of health workers.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the report, 11,605 girls aged between 10 and 14 attended their first antenatal clinic visit in 2025, up from 10,126 in 2024. This represents a 14.6 per cent increase in pregnancies within this age group.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHealth CS Aden Duale says talks with the European Investment Bank will expand a solar and battery programme targeting 2,000 facilities nationwide, starting with a pilot at Kenyatta National Hospital to improve service continuity.
By Chrispho OwuorPresident William Ruto announced a partnership with Amsons Group to construct 10 mother and child hospitals in Kenya. Amsons will fund construction while the government provides land, equipment and health personnel, supporting Universal Health Coverage.
By David AbonyoKenya says it will integrate traditional and complementary medicine into its national health system to strengthen primary healthcare and universal health coverage. Dr Ouma Oluga said the approach will use policy, regulation, quality assurance and referral linkages.
By David AbonyoMPs noted that the shift from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority has created new challenges for cancer patients, especially in accessing consistent and affordable treatment. The House was told that Kenya records about 44,000 new cancer cases every year, with over 29,000 deaths, with breast, cervical, and prostate cancers being the most common.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iBoard member Eric Ooko said he only became aware of the State House engagement after President Ruto publicly criticised the hospital leadership during a rally in Cheptais, Mount Elgon, where he referred to board members as “fraudsters, charlatans and conmen”
By David AbonyoThe Social Health Authority, Ministry of Health and KNUT agreed measures to address POMSF operational challenges for teachers’ medical scheme, including last expense processing, overseas treatment, IVF coverage and a ban on out-of-pocket payments.
By David AbonyoIn a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, Willow Health Media CEO Dr. Mercy Korir said accurate health information helps people seek proper care, while misinformation can push them to unsafe alternatives.
By Chrispho OwuorData from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and Kenya Medical Research Institute shows Kenya introduced a single-dose HPV vaccine in 2025 to improve coverage. However, vaccination levels remain low, with only about 30% of girls fully vaccinated and some areas reporting less than 1% uptake, mainly due to poor awareness, misinformation and limited access.
By David AbonyoDr. Oria said doctors are often forced to rely on treatment approaches developed outside the country, without enough local evidence to guide decisions.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Dr. Oria explained that the illness originates deep within the body’s genetic makeup, where normal cell processes break down.
By David Abonyo