Health and Wellness
Hospitals unprepared for post-abortion care in Kenya- Study
According to the findings, less than 10% of primary facilities are adequately equipped to handle basic post-abortion complications.
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Over 700,000 abortions in Kenya in one year, majority among married women
The findings suggest that many abortions are happening in homes and marriages that already have children, underlining the economic burden families face.
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Doctors threaten strike in three counties over unmet agreements
Dr. Davji Atellah made it clear that the union would no longer tolerate delays in the implementation of the agreements.
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Gavi’s 200,000 Mpox vaccine shipment to DRC targets regions with 20,000 cases
This marks the largest vaccine delivery to the country since the outbreak began.
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Healthcare crisis in North Eastern: Neglect, shortages, expired drugs
"We have serious staffing issues, expired drugs, and some facilities without pharmacists," Senator Mariam Omar pointed out.
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Order in health sector must be restored, says PS Oluga
Dr. Oluga reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s strong commitment to achieving the goals of Universal Health Coverage.
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State officers face pressure to rely on SHIF under new proposal
The plan, if passed, would force State officers to use public hospitals and services under SHIF.
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Parliamentary committee raises concerns over staffing practices at KUTRRH
The issue came to light during the review of the hospital’s audited accounts from 2020/2021 to 2023/2024.
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Nakuru County moves to take over War Memorial Hospital
Governor Susan Kihika’s administration has renewed its efforts to take over the hospital
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Contractor failures, morgue shortage, and cholera surge hit Mama Lucy Hospital
This was revealed during an inspection by the Nairobi County Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which raised alarm over the hospital’s deteriorating conditions.
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Public invited to submit evidence in Mediheal organ trafficking inquiry
The inquiry follows mounting concerns over the hospital’s involvement in unethical practices.
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Intern posting starts July 1 as Health Ministry confirms balloting date
Interns are expected to access their individual results immediately after the online process ends.