Health workers have started seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement as Turkana prepares for the June-to-October transmission season and continued pressure on services.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe legislator challenged the fairness of the existing arrangement, asking why contributions continue to be deducted without clear individual returns for those who rarely access medical services
Chrispho OwuorThe DP said the country is on high alert, asking Kenyans not to panic but be on the lookout for any suspicious symptoms and present themselves for medical attention in case of such.
Bradley BosireThey stressed that violence against healthcare workers is never acceptable, noting that no form of disagreement or dissatisfaction can ever justify attacking professionals while they are performing their duties in the interest of patient care
Chrispho OwuorThe state corporation, which operates under the Ministry of Health, said it is targeting candidates who are competent, result-oriented, knowledgeable, dynamic, visionary, and experienced to fill the available posts at Lecturer II level, graded KMTC 8.
Chrispho OwuorResidents opposed the project amid legal disputes and safety concerns, while businesses shut down and parts of town were deserted
Chrispho OwuorAlthough Kenya has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, the Ministry of Health has maintained heightened surveillance at border entry points and other locations considered to be at higher risk.
Bradley BosirePublic Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government is committed to ensuring quarantine facilities are available wherever necessary, particularly in border regions facing elevated risks following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda.
Bradley BosireAccording to the Ministry of Health, more than 80,000 travellers have undergone screening at various entry points since enhanced surveillance measures were introduced. In the last 24 hours alone, 3,969 travellers were screened.
Bradley BosireGachagua maintained that earlier administrations committed a higher share of the national budget to healthcare, but said the situation has changed even as demand for medical services continues to grow.
Chrispho OwuorData from the National Treasury indicates that the hospital handled 228,700 inpatient admissions against a planned target of 310,418, representing a 26 per cent gap between demand and actual service delivery.
Bradley BosireThe strike began after a 21-day notice issued by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) expired on June 1 without the concerns raised by doctors being addressed by the two county administrations.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) will run the study at the Chemolingot Kala-azar Centre in Tiaty Central, an area that continues to report some of the highest infection levels in the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Thursday, he said Kenyans should not be treated as passive participants in decisions affecting their welfare, stressing that public participation and access to information were constitutional rights that must be upheld in all health-related matters.
David AbonyoIn a public notice, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Draft Public Health (Prohibition of Shisha Smoking and Waterpipe Tobacco Products) Rules, 2026, together with a Draft Regulatory Impact Statement, are intended to strengthen public health protections by prohibiting “the importation, manufacture, supply, distribution, promotion, sale and use of shisha and other waterpipe tobacco products in Kenya.”
David AbonyoThe planned tabletop simulation will focus on key response areas including coordination between agencies, referral pathways, laboratory capacity, and emergency response structures.
Maureen KinyanjuiHealth CS Aden Duale told Parliament Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion to strengthen weak areas in emergency Ebola response, targeting border screening, surveillance, laboratories, logistics, isolation capacity, and support for frontline health workers.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting will focus on eye health, innovation, and artificial intelligence, as health stakeholders explore solutions to prevent avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services across the region
Chrispho OwuorCS Duale dismissed the idea of border shutdowns, saying such a move would not provide real protection and would instead disrupt regional movement and economic activity.
Maureen KinyanjuiDr Samuel Kinyanjui, AHF Kenya Country Director on Wednesday in Nairobi, noted that even as countries confront another deadly outbreak, negotiations at the World Health Assembly have failed to finalise the proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement,
Shadrack AndengaAddressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, the CS said Kenya’s cooperation with Washington dates back to a 2015 agreement and has significantly strengthened the health sector.
David AbonyoCS Duale told MPs that Kenyatta National Hospital has set up an isolation unit, while other hospitals have been assessed for surge capacity, including beds designated for emergency response
Chrispho OwuorThe Cabinet Secretary warned that Kenya remains vulnerable to Ebola because of its role as a major regional centre for air travel, trade and diplomatic activities.
David AbonyoMuthoni highlighted community health systems as a critical line of defence against disease outbreaks, arguing that effective surveillance begins at the grassroots level rather than in laboratories
Chrispho OwuorIn a letter addressed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday, the union said Kenya’s healthcare system is not adequately equipped to safely manage such high-risk cases and urged the government to prioritize the welfare of healthcare workers and the public before entering into any related international arrangements.
David AbonyoThe findings highlight overcrowded maternity wards with multiple mothers sharing beds, understaffed facilities, and dilapidated mortuaries in several counties
Chrispho OwuorThe law introduces clear protections for patients, spelling out their rights to safe and quality care, treatment from qualified professionals, informed consent, access to medical information, dignity, fairness, and involvement in treatment decisions.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe United States government has maintained that no exposed citizens will be returned home for treatment.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticised third-country arrangements for treating Americans with Ebola, saying patients should be managed within the U.S. health system. The comment comes amid Kenya’s legal scrutiny of a proposed Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base.
David AbonyoOluga further argued that Kenya’s strong economic and transport links with the region necessitate heightened preparedness, noting that many Kenyans continue to travel frequently for work-related activities in the DRC.
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