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Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
The clarification follows public concern and questions over the implementation of the new requirement and whether foreign travellers would be compelled to purchase insurance upon arrival.
Doctors pursuing a career in surgery in Kenya can qualify through two recognised routes. One follows the conventional path of completing a bachelor's degree, internship, working as a medical doctor before enrolling for a master's degree in medicine.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Wambui said sustainable weight management begins with understanding a person's eating habits, daily routine and the emotional factors influencing their food choices, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all diet plan
The Kenya Health Summit is expected to bring together government officials, health professionals, development partners and other stakeholders involved in Kenya's health sector to deliberate on reforms and priorities shaping healthcare delivery
WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said the findings highlight both the progress that has been achieved and the risks that could reverse those gains.
The initiative seeks to strengthen Kenya's capacity to produce vaccines and diagnostics locally while improving preparedness for future public health emergencies
The Cabinet Secretary said the reforms are particularly significant for residents of northern and other underserved regions, where long distances to hospitals continue to delay access to life-saving treatment.
The Health CS said the new emergency system would be especially important for people living in remote counties where accessing healthcare can take several hours due to poor road networks and long distances.
Unlike previous emergency response arrangements that often relied on individual counties or private providers, the new digital platform will identify the closest available ambulance, keep dispatchers in constant communication with callers and direct patients to hospitals equipped to manage their specific medical conditions.
The Bill, sponsored by MP Martin Owino (Ndhiwa), seeks to make the National Facilities Improvement Financing Act the main law governing Facility Improvement Funds across the country. It aims to end situations where counties continue to operate under separate laws that contradict the national legislation.
The launch comes as the country continues to record thousands of new cases every year. Ministry of Health data shows that about 14,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually, while an estimated 250,000 Kenyans are living with the condition.
The Foundation urged that partnerships should prioritise government-funded hospitals because they serve the largest number of patients despite operating with limited resources, adding that successful collaborations should eventually extend from national referral hospitals to county referral facilities to ensure specialised healthcare reaches communities across Kenya
According to the Ministry of Health, the investment is expected to improve access to quality maternal and newborn care for about 5.9 million women and newborns while helping prevent an estimated 46,494 maternal and newborn deaths by 2031.
The proposed centre would strengthen Kenya's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks while supporting the management of communicable diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and position the country as a regional centre of excellence for infectious disease prevention, preparedness and response
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.