The ministry said preparations for the deployment of the new internship cohort had been completed, with the 12-month programme set to commence on July 1, 2026.
By Bradley BosireIn total, nine counties surpassed the 75 per cent mark of their annual targets. Twenty-four counties achieved between 50 and 74 per cent, while 14 counties remained below 49 per cent.
By Bradley BosireThe study was carried out by psychologist Tina Masai and a team of researchers who interviewed 44 patients receiving treatment at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, the country's oldest and biggest methadone clinic.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe doctor encouraged those struggling with emotional wounds to seek professional help, explaining that therapy often uncovers deeper issues hidden beneath everyday challenges and provides a pathway towards lasting recovery
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking at the 46th Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Conference in Mombasa, Duale said the government had made the achievement of WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3) recognition a key priority and had already carried out major reforms to address gaps that have held the country back.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Health assured Kenyans that no confirmed Ebola case had been detected in the country, even as concerns persist over ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
By David AbonyoThe apology follows complaints from residents who accused security personnel of assaulting civilians, destroying businesses and homes, and stealing from traders after an operation mounted in response to insecurity along the Narok-Migori border.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Health CS said ongoing reforms are aimed at enhancing access to quality health services, safeguarding medicine safety and strengthening the country's health systems.
By Bradley BosireThe suspension affects services under all major SHA funds, although patients admitted before June 23 will continue receiving treatment. Beneficiaries seeking new services have been advised to seek care at alternative SHA-contracted facilities
By Chrispho OwuorThe SHA 112 Lifeline is expected to serve as Kenya’s central emergency number, integrating ambulance services, dispatch coordination and communication systems under one national platform aimed at supporting Universal Health Coverage objectives
By Chrispho OwuorRecords show that 550 patients missed out on treatment after the hospital’s CyberKnife unit, the only public one in the country, carried out 250 radiation sessions in the year ending June 2025 against a planned 800
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe event will focus on emerging drug threats, innovative treatment and recovery models, and strengthened prevention strategies as authorities seek to address evolving patterns of substance abuse across the country
By Chrispho OwuorThe World Health Organization confirmed that shipments of the experimental treatment, alongside other candidate therapies, are already being sent as preparations for trials advance in Congo and nearby countries. Health teams are working to enrol patients at selected treatment centres under coordinated study plans.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHealth CS Aden Duale, in the Regulatory Impact Statement accompanying the draft, says tougher measures are necessary because shisha continues to pose a serious danger to public health. He argues that despite previous restrictions, the product remains accessible and harmful to both users and those around them.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Ruto warned that some hospitals were still unlawfully charging patients despite government funding arrangements already covering the services.
By Bradley BosireThe plan will enhance health security, promote innovation, create jobs, reduce import dependence, and position Kenya as a regional hub for health products manufacturing over the coming years
By Chrispho OwuorAcross all 47 counties, researchers found that the level of HIV prevalence strongly shapes new infection rates, but the biggest factor linked to rising cases is the number of people who have the virus but do not know it.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to PPB officials, the exercise uncovered widespread breaches of pharmaceutical regulations, resulting in arrests, closures and the seizure of medicines from premises operating outside legal requirements.
By David AbonyoThe President said the centre would become a major milestone in Kenya's healthcare and emergency response system and position the country among a small number of African nations with a nationally coordinated ambulance dispatch network.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during the 95th St John Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection at State House in Nairobi on Sunday, Ruto said the government will continue working closely with the Ministry of Health to improve emergency preparedness, expand ambulance coverage and enhance coordination of life-saving services nationwide.
By David AbonyoPS Oluga said the Taifa Care framework is already reshaping service delivery in the health sector, noting that as of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, with 9.01 million accessing services through the Primary Health Care Fund and 4.4 million through the Social Health Insurance Fund.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe self-injectable version is also unavailable, alongside combined oral contraceptive pills, emergency contraceptives often used by young girls, and the one-rod etonogestrel implant.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFigures from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council show a steady rise in screening across the country. In 2020, health workers tested 1.29 million people. By last year, the number had gone up to 1.42 million, showing growing access to testing services in public facilities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOn Wednesday alone, 21 new confirmed cases were reported, along with six deaths, mainly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Health officials said the pattern points to continued transmission in affected communities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNSDCC Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire described the decline as the biggest reduction Kenya has achieved since the HIV epidemic emerged in the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe package would cover antenatal care, delivery services, Caesarean sections, newborn care, immunisation, nutritional support and postnatal care for all registered beneficiaries, including those unable to consistently remit SHIF contributions.
By Bradley BosireThe funding was announced during the ongoing G7 Summit in France, where President William Ruto is among heads of state attending discussions on global security and health threats.
By Bradley BosireThe committee, led by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, toured health facilities in Bungoma, Kakamega, Kitui, Makueni and Machakos counties to assess the state of healthcare services.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDr. Mugenya contrasted male emotional socialisation with that of women, noting that societal expectations shape how emotions are expressed
By Chrispho OwuorThe hospital's expansion aims to address persistent gaps in child healthcare access by bringing quality medical services closer to rapidly growing communities, as Kenya continues to face challenges in reducing under-five mortality rates
By Chrispho Owuor