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KMTC boosts training capacity with new vehicles, record student intake
The additional vehicles, unveiled at KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 17, bring the College’s fleet to 158.
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26 million Kenyans registered under SHA as authority reviews fraudulent claims
Addressing concerns about privacy of patient information during the investigations, Mwangangi emphasized that SHA’s processes comply with the law, assuring that consent is always obtained when patients visit ho...
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CS Duale unveils expanded polio lab at KEMRI to boost virus surveillance
Backed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, the laboratory strengthens the nation’s health system under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework.
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AI-powered X-Rays set to transform TB detection in Kenya
AI-driven chest X-rays apply deep learning technology to examine digital images of the lungs, identifying potential problems such as TB, pneumonia, lung nodules and fractures.
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Kenya cuts HIV/AIDS deaths by 64 percent as Global Fund support pays off
The HIV incidence rate has dropped steeply, from 1.8 per 1,000 people in 2010 to 0.4 in 2024. Prevention measures such as behaviour change communication, voluntary male circumcision, condom distribution, and pr...
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SHA gives hospitals 15 days to justify Sh3 billion flagged claims
SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said the flagged claims lack supporting paperwork beyond the three mandatory documents: the duly filled claim form, itemized invoice, and discharge or case summary.
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Vihiga signs SHA health scheme, pioneers staff UHC enrollment
The deal will see more than 3,032 county employees receive comprehensive medical cover starting October 1, 2025.
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Health Ministry elevates JOOTRH to Level C5 parastatal
Oluga emphasised that the change must be felt immediately, urging the hospital’s management to embrace its expanded mandate.
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Hustler Fund defaulters denied access to SHA services
Principal Secretary in the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, said the total defaulted amount has slightly reduced to Sh5 billion, down from Sh6 billion.
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Kenya records 19% increase in Malaria fatalities over a decade
The Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening mal...
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SHA appoints new leadership to advance universal healthcare
Board Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointees bring vast experience and technical skills that will be vital in guiding the Authority toward its mandate of providing financial risk protection and expanding...
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KMPDU demands full 2024–2025 arrears and updated doctors’ payslip
The push for updated remuneration follows the government’s move to clear doctors’ salary arrears going back to 2017 under the Collective Bargaining Agreement signed eight years ago.