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The latest version introduces artificial intelligence capabilities, improved functionality, and a simplified multilingual interface to make health intelligence more accessible to non-English speakers and collaborative teams worldwide.
The Health Cabinet Secretary appeared before the committee to respond to issues raised in a report on challenges faced by Kenyans in accessing services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).However, he declined to answer some questions, arguing that he had not been given sufficient time to review the documents.
Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 paints a worrying picture of a world where life-saving drugs are becoming less effective against common infections.
Kemri says the initiative aims to mentor African scientists and innovators, equipping them to develop solutions tailored to the continent’s unique women’s health challenges, which remain largely under-researched and underfunded in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ongoing strike shows long-standing frustrations among Kiambu health workers who feel neglected, underfunded, and overworked. The union insists that patient care cannot improve without addressing the welfare and rights of doctors.
The union has documented 136 cases across two Level Five hospitals ( Kiambu and Thika), complete with patient details, medical records, and contacts.
Congenital heart disease is among the most common birth conditions, affecting eight to fifteen babies in every thousand live births globally, according to the World Health Organization. The condition includes a wide range of structural heart problems that interfere with normal blood flow, some of which can be corrected through surgery or catheter procedures.
Duale said the discussions on the Post-Retirement Medical Cover is designed to help public servants accumulate funds during their working years to meet healthcare costs in retirement.
In a statement by the Ministry of Health, Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale unveiled the initiative at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) headquarters, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s health transformation journey and a critical step toward early detection, improved treatment, and progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
In a statement released on October 13,2025 , WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lauded the island nation for its exceptional progress in protecting mothers and children from preventable infections.
The report released on Monday October 13, 2025 reveals delayed payments, digital failures, and cash shortages forcing facilities to cut services, lay off staff, and borrow heavily to stay afloat.
The council encouraged medical professionals to apply ahead of the deadline to prevent last-minute delays. It warned that operating without a valid licence is a regulatory offence that can attract penalties, including suspension from practice.
SHA acknowledged the challenges raised by patients and caregivers, noting that many families continue to face heavy financial and emotional burdens. The Authority pledged to strengthen partnerships and transparency in financing mechanisms to ensure equitable access to care.
According to the Board, the fake batch, number H0573B01, is falsely claiming to be manufactured by Roche. The drug is used in cancer treatment and other medical conditions.
The organisation, which brings together more than 70 civil society groups and thousands of cancer patients, urged lawmakers to strengthen oncology benefits and increase allocations to the Primary Healthcare Fund as well as the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.
The move is aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring members are not overcharged or inconvenienced due to billing errors.
Kenya is tackling this threat with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional law enforcement operations. Multi-agency raids have led to major drug seizures, including heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Meanwhile, the National Drug Observatory is providing data to monitor emerging trends and guide targeted interventions.
Solicitor General Shadrack Mose has backed the proposed Health (Amendment) Bill, 2024, but wants key sections strengthened to ensure both public and private facilities are covered. In his letter to the National Assembly’s Health Committee, Mose called for the introduction of a legal obligation on all hospitals to provide life-saving care during emergencies.
The new findings are contained in the “WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000–2024 and Projections 2025–2030”, which shows that over 100 million people worldwide currently use e-cigarettes. Out of this number, 86 million are adults, with most of them living in high-income countries.
The union’s response came after Council of Governors Chair and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi on Monday dismissed reports of neonatal deaths in Kiambu as “misleading” and based on unverified information. Abdullahi insisted that medical facilities in the county were running normally, claiming that some individuals were using the reports to attack devolution and undermine county health systems.
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, accounts for nearly 45,000 maternal deaths annually and affects millions of women worldwide.
Kiambu County boasts strong health performance, with an average of eight neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births, well below the national average of 17 and the Sustainable Development Goals target of 12. Kiambu Level V Hospital was recently recognised at the United Nations General Assembly for recording zero maternal deaths from January to July this year.
Speaking during a high-level consultative meeting with private healthcare providers and senior Social Health Authority (SHA) officials, Duale said claims above Sh10 million will be verified by an independent committee before payments are made to protect public funds.
Some studies have raised concerns about possible links between its use during pregnancy and conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, but Dr. Mohamed emphasized that there is no conclusive scientific evidence supporting these claims.
Rotich, a whistleblower in a high-profile corruption case, has been at the center of public attention following reports suggesting his dismissal.
By migrating these processes NACADA will centralise clearance of all alcoholic beverages, reduce manual processing and delays through automated workflows, and improve compliance and data integrity across agencies.
The expert emphasized that healthcare professionals have also fallen short in communicating the science behind vaccines to the public.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Wednesday, Nyabero said the effectiveness of vaccines often goes unnoticed because they prevent diseases before they occur.
The research, led by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), marks the first time early-stage human embryos have been produced using DNA from skin cells and fertilised with sperm.
The unions demanded the immediate absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Global Fund, and CHERP staff into permanent and pensionable terms with full back pay by the respective county governments.