In a notice issued on Thursday, the authority said facilities would continue operating under their existing contracts during the extension period, but warned that the contracts would lapse at the end of the 14 days, with no further extension.
David AbonyoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Atellah said the decision was causing concern among workers who expected the salary adjustments to be implemented alongside those applying to employees in the national government.
David AbonyoThe Health CS said public and county hospitals operating at levels two, three and four had already made the switch. Private and faith-based health facilities that have not completed the process are expected to do so before the deadline.
Bradley BosireIn a statement on Monday, the PPB said a comparison of the suspected falsified product with the genuine product supplied by Novartis Overseas Investment AG identified several differences, including that the product is labelled Lucentis, while the brand registered in Kenya is Patizra.
Samuel OtienoHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the target is part of the Kenya Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy 2026–2030, which seeks to expand domestic production of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and medical devices while strengthening regulatory systems
Chrispho OwuorIn a food safety advisory issued on Monday, the ministry said experience from previous El Niño seasons showed that heavy rains, flooding and high humidity could lead to a sharp rise in illnesses such as cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin poisoning.
David AbonyoThe 2026 World Alzheimer Report says clinical trials are at the centre of efforts to understand the disease and determine which treatments can safely slow its progression or improve the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s.
Samuel OtienoThe call was made during the “Connect, Power, Heal” side event held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2026.
Samuel OtienoWorld Contraception Day, MSI Reproductive Choices, Reproductive health, Family planning, Contraceptives, Health policy, Kenya health
Samuel OtienoThe second phase of Daktari Smart will build on a programme that has already reached more than 27,000 children in Samburu, Homa Bay, Baringo, Narok and Lamu since it was launched in 2021.
Chrispho OwuorDuale spoke while representing President William Ruto at a high-level summit on child survival and nutrition convened by King Letsie III of Lesotho on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe committee raised the concerns on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during an oversight visit to the Malindi Municipality Board Offices as part of the Senate Mashinani programme in Kilifi County.
Bradley BosireThe operation, known as coronary artery bypass graft surgery, is performed to improve blood supply to the heart when the coronary arteries are unable to deliver enough blood.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe methods aim either to lower sperm production, prevent sperm from moving or fertilising an egg, or stop sperm from being released during ejaculation.
Maureen KinyanjuiDr Andrew Mulwa, head of the National Aids and STI Control Programme (Nascop), said the change would be important as Kenya works to maintain HIV services while relying more on government funding.
Maureen KinyanjuiSenate Bill No. 35 of 2024, sponsored by Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, has moved to the National Assembly after consideration by the Senate. It was read for the first time on March 31 and referred to the Departmental Committee on Health.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iPS Muthoni spoke on Saturday in Baringo County during this year’s International Snakebite Awareness Day, saying the government was taking deliberate steps to reduce deaths and long-term disabilities caused by snakebites.
Bradley BosireThe university also warned students against drinking water from unknown sources, urging them to use treated water instead. It further advised them to avoid raw foods such as salads, fruits and vegetables if they cannot confirm that the water used to wash them is safe.
Maureen KinyanjuiKUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira said some county governments were frustrating the process through intimidation of striking clinical officers and delays in putting into effect an agreement that took eight years to negotiate before it was signed in February.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe expansion comes as the government seeks to address longstanding welfare challenges within the security services, including inadequate housing and limited access to healthcare for officers deployed across the country
Chrispho OwuorSHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi, in a notice dated September 18, directed the facilities involved to put together all documents that may be needed during the verification.
Maureen KinyanjuiSenators raised concerns that the expiry of drugs could have consequences beyond the loss of public money, particularly where patients depend on government hospitals and health centres for treatment.
Bradley BosireThe launch comes amid continued concerns over avian influenza and other emerging infectious diseases, which pose risks to both animal and human health.
Bradley BosireThe portal went live at 3pm on Thursday, September 17,2026, and will facilitate applications and contracting of providers under the Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), and Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).
David AbonyoAccording to the statement by the hospital on Wednesday, the babies were born at an extremely premature gestational age of 25 weeks and had critically low birth weights, presenting significant clinical challenges from the time of admission.
David AbonyoThe survey would give beneficiaries an opportunity to report what is working well and highlight challenges they have encountered while using their SHA cover
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday, SHA Assistant Director for Registration and Compliance Dr Gilbert Osoro said the authority had more than 10,000 empanelled and contracted healthcare providers across the country, allowing members to access services through the expanded health financing system
Chrispho OwuorThe ministry has urged Kenyans to follow official health and weather advisories and disregard rumours and misinformation as El Nino preparations intensify ahead of the expected rains
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Dr Kimani said failure to clean beneath the foreskin can lead to the accumulation of smegma and chronic inflammation, conditions that may contribute to the development of penile cancer
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Monday, Consultant Urologist Dr Duncan Kimani says treatment for an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), normally begins with medication before surgery is considered
Chrispho Owuor