The Ministry of Health is working with the Department for Citizen Services through the National Registration Bureau and the Department for Correctional Services as part of the joint effort to register all inmates.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Commission said it was especially concerned by reports of deaths during the strike, with maternal, neonatal and perinatal cases among those reported.
By Bradley BosireHead of clinical services, Equity Afya Umoja Dr Risper Wanjeri Irungu said hearing damage often happens gradually, meaning many people may not realise their hearing is being affected until the problem becomes serious.
By Chrispho OwuorThe CS said the rules should not be interpreted as preventing diploma holders from practising, explaining that they instead make a distinction between pharmacy professionals working in healthcare facilities and those appointed to take overall responsibility for a pharmacy facility.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe association said the continued disruption of public health services was putting patients, especially vulnerable groups, at risk and could undermine progress made towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
By David AbonyoOluga said the shift meant Kenya could no longer depend on appeals to wealthy countries to fund programmes targeting diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
By David AbonyoState Department for Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga says the government has allocated Sh19 billion to primary healthcare, with greater emphasis being placed on preventing diseases and detecting health risks before they develop into serious and expensive conditions
By Chrispho OwuorThe number of perinatal deaths, involving children aged zero to 20 weeks, stood at 3,854 by August 31, making it the highest of the three categories tracked by the ministry.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Oluga said Kenya has for years relied heavily on bilateral and multilateral partners to finance programmes covering HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal health and other services. He said donor financing had become increasingly uncertain since 2016 as traditional development partners began prioritising domestic challenges
By Chrispho OwuorThe initiative, valued at USD 1 million (Sh129 million), was among issues discussed when Duale held bilateral talks with Denmark's Ambassador to Kenya, Stephan Schønemann, and a Novo Nordisk delegation led by its Managing Director for Middle Africa, Jacob Mollerup.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe union argues that nurses and midwives deserved better remuneration in recognition of the responsibilities they undertake in health facilities across the country.
By Bradley BosireAbout 34% of adolescents reported playing digital games every day, while 22% said they played for at least four hours on days when they gamed. Overall, 12% were considered at risk of problematic gaming, with boys recording a higher rate than girls, at 16% compared with 7%
By Chrispho OwuorThe extension gives healthcare providers additional time to address outstanding requirements as Kenya accelerates the integration of digital systems into healthcare financing and service delivery
By Chrispho OwuorUnder the deal signed between the pharmaceutical company and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), some cancer medicines that have been costing patients up to Sh1 million for one treatment cycle will now be available for less than Sh50,000.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe opportunity targets students who missed the earlier application window and those seeking to join KMTC for professional training in healthcare-related fields
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a special session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Monday, Abdullahi said the agreement was signed “under duress” in the run-up to the 2017 elections but has never been implemented.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Monday during a special session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) in Karen, Kindiki said the industrial action had affected the smooth delivery of healthcare services and urged the parties to conclude consultations “as soon as possible” to allow nurses to resume work.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Saturday, the national referral hospital said it reviewed available patient and maternity records after the allegations emerged online but could not verify the account.
By David AbonyoThe hospital announced the changes in a notice dated August 28, saying the new leadership structure followed the “successful conduct of the Annual General Meeting of Kenya Hospital Association held on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm.”
By Bradley BosireSenator Montet said the rapid development was bringing homes and industrial activities too close together, creating conditions that could put residents and the surrounding environment at risk.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah said the payroll exercise was expected to begin on Saturday, August 29, paving the way for the release of the delayed salaries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAn estimated 813,300 adults in Kenya were living with diabetes in 2021, equal to about 3.1 per cent of the adult population.The number could be higher because more than half of people living with diabetes are believed to have not been diagnosed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiData presented before the National Assembly Health Committee showed that 32,180,494 people had signed up for SHA by the end of July. The figure accounts for 67.7 per cent of the country’s population. However, only around five million registered members had made premium payments
By Maureen KinyanjuiA Public Health Emergency Operations Centre has also been fully activated, with county and sub-county coordination meetings continuing. Health facilities in affected areas have also been placed on high alert, while surveillance, active screening, investigation and reporting of suspected cases have been strengthened
By Chrispho OwuorThe preparations come days after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki directed counties to activate their disaster response systems ahead of the October-December rainy season.
By Chrispho OwuorKNUNM Secretary General Seth Panyako said the union had no problem with dialogue but wanted agreements reached with the government to be followed by action.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Thursday, August 27, during the commissioning of the Phoebe Asiyo Oncology Center at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital (HBCTRH), Wanga opened up about the moment she was told she had cancer and how her family reacted.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe person appointed will take charge of the hospital’s day-to-day administration and strategic direction while putting into effect decisions made by the Board of Directors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed system would bring together information collected from hospitals, laboratories, disease monitoring programmes and other health sources across the continent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKUCO General Secretary and CEO Gibore Maroah said the union was informed about the arrest and later received reports that Wanjiru had been removed from the station.
By Bradley Bosire