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Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on April 2,2026, Duale described the move as “a monumental milestone in the realization of universal health coverage,” noting that the new package is designed to address the unique risks faced by uniformed officers.
The move, announced on April 1, 2026, ensures that services rendered to eligible POMSF beneficiaries are administered in line with the approved tariffs and guidelines, which are now fully integrated into the SHA claims system.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Kenya Partners Convening (KPC) 2026 in Nairobi, he emphasised stronger collaboration among governments and partners to address declining donor support and ensure sustainable, locally driven development across key sectors like health, education, and agriculture.
The positions include director and assistant director roles, with applications due by April 22, 2026.
The authority assured that the transition would be seamless, with the current cover remaining valid until 11:59 p.m. on March 31 and no interruption in care for officers or their dependants, including those already hospitalized.
Speaking on Monday in Homa Bay County, he warned that thousands of lives remain at risk and urged both national and county governments to prioritize responsibility over politics in delivering accessible, quality healthcare services.
The Ministry said the proposed policy is designed to “ensure an adequate supply, optimal skill mix, equitable distribution, and effective performance of Healthcare Professionals” in order to advance the realization of Universal Health Coverage in Kenya and improve overall health outcomes.
Kenya is replacing monthly paper reports with a digital system requiring all health facilities to report and audit maternal and newborn deaths within tight timelines, aiming to cut preventable deaths.
But with only 37% collecting migration health data and less than half including migrants in emergency plans, major gaps persist. The findings reaffirm the need for stronger, more inclusive health systems worldwide.
Despite the high caseload, Kenya has recorded major achievements over the past decade, reducing TB infections by 45 per cent and TB-related deaths by 58 per cent since 2015. Duale credited these gains to consistent government support, strong county partnerships, and collaborations across multiple sectors.
A stillbirth occurs when a baby dies in the womb after a certain stage of pregnancy, typically after 28 weeks, and is widely considered a reflection of the quality of maternal care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery.
The association said World TB Day is observed each year to highlight the global burden of tuberculosis and renew commitments to ending the disease, noting that the day is meant to “raise awareness about tuberculosis and renew commitments to ending the disease.”
Wamuthende attributed the failure to suspected sabotage during the servicing process, alleging that a key sensor meant to prevent moisture from entering the system had been disconnected. This, he said, interfered with the plant’s internal processes and led to the breakdown.
President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure nationwide and called on the Kisumu County Government to join in supporting the project.
According to him, the State Department for Public Service and National Treasury initially put the outstanding adjustments at Sh450 million. After applying an SRC circular in February 2026, the new figure stands at Sh330 million, though the union disagrees with this assessment.
Out of nearly 29 million registered, only about five million are actively remitting premiums, prompting lawmakers to caution that weak participation could undermine ongoing reforms.
Nairobi Hospital says patient services remain uninterrupted as leaders dismiss claims of missing billions, outline revenues and debts, and link turmoil to a governance dispute and past board decisions.
The response follows a two-day meeting between the union and the Principal Secretary for Public Service Jane Imbunya, where both sides sought to address the long-running dispute over the special code used for basic salary adjustments.
Officials from the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Programme (NTLD-P) told the committee that a reduction in funding from $10 million (Sh1.3 billion) to approximately $7.7 million (about Sh1 billion) over two years would significantly affect service delivery.
In his remarks, the Cabinet Secretary welcomed the support, noting that it comes at a critical time when flooding has increased pressure on the health system. He said the assistance would “strengthen Kenya’s capacity to respond to public health risks associated with flooding.”
The warning came as MPs examined TSC’s Supplementary Estimates I for the 2025/26 financial year, which were revised upward by Sh21.18 billion to Sh407.69 billion from the initial Sh386.51 billion
In a notice sent to contracted healthcare providers, SHA said the funds are intended to ensure hospitals and clinics can continue offering uninterrupted care while strengthening the national health insurance system.
World Kidney Day is marked annually on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and to reduce the global burden of kidney disease through prevention, early detection, and access to treatment.
The ministry says prolonged rainfall can weaken foundations, trigger floods and landslides, and threaten roads and bridges.
SHA highlighted that deductions must be submitted by the ninth day of the month following salary payments. Any delay in remittance could prevent employees from accessing healthcare under the scheme.
The Health CS said the government is prioritizing preventive and promotive healthcare services, particularly routine screening for blood pressure and blood glucose at community and primary healthcare levels.
Kenya’s Health Ministry has activated coordinated emergency measures and a Long Rains Flood Contingency Plan 2026 to protect health services and curb disease risks in flood-affected counties.
The CS noted that the Council has a critical statutory mandate to regulate the training, registration, licensing, and professional conduct of Clinical Officers, adding that effective regulation is essential to maintaining high standards of care and protecting patient safety.
The 150-bed facility is set to serve prison officers, inmates, their families, and residents of neighboring communities, marking a major step in expanding healthcare access for underserved populations.
Health CS Aden Duale has warned SHA-contracted hospitals in Kenya against denying patients treatment over system issues or payment delays, saying facilities risk suspension and loss of operating licences.