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Addressing concerns over the service charge, Duale said the fee is neither arbitrary nor open-ended. He cited the Digital Health (Data Exchange Component) Regulations, 2025, which require users of the shared health information system to pay a service fee prescribed under the law.
Speaking at the 22nd Kenya Pharmaceutical Association Scientific Conference in Mombasa, Dr. Munyu said the country's efforts to modernise medicines regulation would only succeed through close collaboration between regulators and healthcare professionals.
According to the Health CS, the centre will use a single national platform to provide 24-hour ambulance dispatch, intelligent call management, clinical triage, real-time ambulance tracking and coordination with health facilities.
Speaking during a consultative meeting with the Health NGOs Network (HENNET) on Tuesday, Duale said the government would strengthen coordination with non-state actors through structured partnerships aimed at aligning development interventions with national priorities while enhancing transparency, accountability and the delivery of health services across the country
The investment will support the implementation of the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan, with the government targeting improvements in maternal and newborn health services across 21 counties identified as having the highest burden of preventable deaths.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Olaly said Kenya's health sector has for years struggled with inadequate investment, leaving public health practitioners overwhelmed while millions of Kenyans continue to face challenges accessing quality healthcare.
In a statement on August 1,2026, the UN health agency said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has intensified significantly over the past two months, spreading from a single health zone in Ituri Province to five provinces and affecting 49 health zones.
The notice is directed at non-salaried households registered under SHA, including farmers, traders, boda boda riders, casual labourers, domestic workers and self-employed Kenyans. These groups are required to register for the health insurance scheme in line with the Social Health Insurance Act and its regulations.
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, who sits on the Senate Health Committee, said inspections conducted by the committee had exposed major gaps in ambulance operations, with many vehicles either grounded or operating in poor condition.
The audit found that Kenya recorded vaccine wastage rates that were well above the level accepted by the World Health Organisation (WHO). BCG had the highest wastage at 75 per cent, followed by the measles-rubella vaccine at 57 per cent and the yellow fever vaccine at 51 per cent.
The Council of Governors has now threatened to seek legal intervention, arguing that the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) called the strike even as talks were ongoing. The governors also warned that they would pursue legal guidance on whether the industrial action is lawful.
Universal Corporation Limited (UCL), a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Kikuyu, has been selected by global drug company Merck as one of only seven manufacturers worldwide licensed to produce alimatravir, an experimental HIV prevention medicine that is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials.
The opposition politician has remained behind bars since November 2024 after he and his aide, Obeid Lutale, were arrested in neighbouring Kenya before being taken back to Uganda, where both were later charged with treason.
The Nairobi senator said the government appeared to be using registration figures as the main measure of success instead of focusing on whether patients were receiving healthcare services.
The union said the industrial action would continue until the Council of Governors (CoG) and other relevant authorities address their outstanding grievances, warning that nurses and midwives had reached the limit of their patience.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday,Morogo said the service would use GPS-enabled ambulances from county governments, private providers and faith-based organisations to connect patients with the nearest emergency care facilities.
Figures from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) show that Kenya had about 70,000 new HIV infections in 2010. By 2025, the number had dropped sharply to 13,936, representing an 80 per cent reduction.
Ahead of the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026), scheduled for July 26–31 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UN health agency said self-care approaches are becoming increasingly important in helping people prevent disease, maintain their health and manage illnesses with or without the support of a healthcare worker.
The announcement came before the completion of the World Health Organization's standard 42-day countdown following the discharge of the last patient.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the new arrangement strengthens healthcare support for members of the disciplined services without compromising the benefits they receive.
Speaking on Radio Generation, Wachira said the government has already allocated Sh8.9 billion for the absorption of UHC staff, alongside Sh116 million under the Global Fund, but the process remains stalled.
The issue is contained in the Auditor-General's report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, which found that the State Department for Health acquired the devices despite the procurement not appearing in its annual procurement plan.
The licensing agreement, announced by Merck on Friday, gives the Kiambu County-based company the right to manufacture or import the medicine and supply it to hospitals, pharmacies, government health programmes, non-governmental organisations and donor-funded initiatives in countries with high HIV burdens.
The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused the Ministry of Health of shifting responsibility to counties without first resolving the question of how the workers will be financed in the years ahead.
Hunt said he decided to volunteer after following reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and wanted to play a role in efforts to fight the disease.
Ruto said the cost of the insurance scheme would be shared equally between the two levels of government, describing the arrangement as a partnership that would protect the health workers who play a critical role in delivering healthcare at the community level.
To back his claims, Ruto compared the performance of SHA with that of NHIF, saying the new authority is releasing far more money to health facilities than its predecessor. According to the President, NHIF used to disburse about Sh5.6 billion every three months, while SHA is now paying approximately Sh12 billion every month.
Addressing criticism that followed Gaucho's appointment, Sakaja said community representatives play an important role in helping bridge the gap between medical staff and ordinary wananchi.
Healthcare facilities seeking clarification have been instructed to submit written requests through the email address [email protected] by July 31.
The new platform is expected to modernise Kenya's community health information systems by providing secure, scalable and interoperable digital infrastructure capable of supporting real-time decision-making while improving service delivery for frontline health workers