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Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Dr. Olweny said the gap in cancer personnel remains vast, and growing demand will not be met simply by training more specialists.
The ministry maintains it has not issued a directive to stop maternity reimbursements at any facility. However, it notes that level two facilities are not licensed for inpatient services under KMPDC rules and must upgrade infrastructure to safely handle deliveries.
In a bid to strengthen the response, WHO released Sh38 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to assist national authorities in handling the situation immediately.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Dr. Olweny said the public often misunderstands the scale and complexity of cancer, despite the fact that medical knowledge is now shared globally faster than ever before.
KENCO Executive Director Phoebe Ongadi explained that the transition from the old National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA has created additional barriers for those seeking chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and follow-up consultations.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson Dr. John Munyu called on nations to leverage regulatory harmonisation to expand health product manufacturing and trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
The decision, finalised on November 10, 2025, follows extensive discussions, consultations, and parliamentary review to ensure a smooth changeover. It comes as the Sh20 billion Minet Kenya contract expires on November 30, guaranteeing teachers continued access to medical care without interruptions.
Appearing before the committee chaired by Seme MP, James Nyikal on Monday, November 10, 2025, Mediheal’s Chief Consultant Nephrologist, Dr. A. Srinivas Murthy, was pressed to explain the hospital’s transplant procedures, donor sourcing, and adherence to medical ethics.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, announced the partnership Describing it as a milestone in the country’s journey to strengthen its health systems and regulatory capacity.
Mohamed said the new system anchored under the Social Health Authority introduces a more inclusive and equitable healthcare model built around three key funds: the Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF).
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale explained that the ministry’s strategy includes launching a national Reproductive-Age Mortality Survey to capture accurate data on the causes and scale of deaths among women of reproductive age. In addition, the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) system will be fully digitized and rigorously applied, while stricter clinical standards will be enforced in all health facilities.
Katambo emphasized that some GMO foods are engineered to resist pesticides and disease, increase yield, and improve nutritional quality. However, he stressed the importance of proper regulation.
Dr. Daniel Katambo, consultant physician and CEO of Afyacode and Klinic Reversa, said during an interview on Radio Generation that relying on international benchmarks could lead to misdiagnosis and poor public health policies.
This alert comes after media reports highlighted cases of scammers dressed in uniforms resembling government attire, presenting fake official documents, and collecting sensitive personal information. Some victims reported that their M-Pesa and M-Shwari accounts were accessed illegally, with funds withdrawn within hours.
Highlighting research from a local survey, Katambo said communities that heavily rely on vegan diets could have higher rates of obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes than expected. In some groups, the prevalence of these conditions was measured at 18%, compared with a national average of 3 to 4%.
The governor revealed that Mutuini Hospital is nearing completion of its ICU project, currently at 90 percent.
Under the Bill, anyone found engaging in paid surrogacy or trading in human embryos could face a fine of up to Sh10 million or a jail term of up to ten years, or both. The law also bars medical professionals from facilitating such transactions, warning that doctors and embryologists who violate the law will face the same punishment.
According to the Health CS, attendance in key hospitals, including Thika Level 5 and Kiambu County Referral Hospital, dropped sharply during the industrial action. The number of patients seeking care fell from 80,452 between June and August 2024 to 54,282 in the same period of 2025, leaving more than 26,000 people without medical attention.
According to the Malaria Epidemic Early Warning Prediction System for Western Kenya Highlands, the latest forecast shows that Kakamega faces elevated malaria transmission risks, while Kisii and Nandi are expected to remain stable with no epidemic threat.
During the flag-off ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale said the project demonstrates Kenya’s dedication to building a strong oxygen system while advancing the country’s path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS) is one of the most prestigious gatherings in the global health calendar.
The mission will benefit 50 children after a Sh120 million donation by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Asmaa of the Kingdom of Morocco.
The new framework, titled “Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts,” provides a set of policy options aimed at protecting critical health services, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainable domestic financing for national health systems.
The association explained that the Health Ministry’s pending liabilities cover several subsidy and maternal health programmes, including Sh2.12 billion for Linda Mama, Sh1.42 billion under the programme for orphans and vulnerable children, Sh289 million for older persons and persons with severe disabilities, and Sh4 billion for indigent households under the universal health coverage roll-out.
The report shows strong quality improvement structures in higher-tier hospitals, with 92 per cent of Level 5 facilities having quality teams. This dropped to 85 per cent in Level 4 and 63 per cent in Level 3 centres. Urban facilities scored 76 per cent, ahead of rural ones at 62 per cent. Over the past two years, 20,044 health workers have received training on improving care delivery, with Level 5 hospitals contributing 25 per cent of those trained.
Earlier this month, KMPDU reported that more than 105 people had died in Kiambu hospitals since the strike began in May. Union chairperson James Githinji said two major hospitals in the county recorded 53 infant deaths in September alone.
The plan introduces new HIV prevention tools such as long-acting injectables and the dapivirine ring, aiming to cut new infections in high-burden counties by strengthening access and health worker training.
The 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, produced in collaboration with WHO shows that 12 out of 20 key indicators tracking health threats have reached record highs.
The new unit, which is equipped with a specialized heart treatment kit, will double the hospital's daily diagnostic capacity from 50 to 100 scans, improving both the speed and accuracy of diagnoses, particularly for critical conditions like cardiac diseases, cancer, and trauma injuries.
Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Duale said the shift was necessary to resolve structural and financial challenges that had limited the effectiveness of the free maternity program.