Hard truths.
Duale commended EAC partner states for developing policies, legal frameworks, and strategies that guide safe and effective TCIM practice. He said regional cooperation is essential to close regulatory gaps, acce...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the committee is central to saving lives and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes nationwide.
Kenya has inaugurated a national steering committee to strengthen maternal and newborn death surveillance and response, linking each reported death to corrective action, policy reform and financing within its U...
Duale highlighted a worrying trend of pharmacies rapidly mushrooming near major referral and county hospitals, a development that could put patients at risk and raise questions about conflicts of interest.
The Ministry of Health has warned that urgent interventions are needed from both national and county governments to safeguard households and ease the growing pressure on hospitals.
Despite the progress, national malaria trends remain complex. The World Health Organization reported a 27 per cent rise in total cases in 2025, from 3.29 million in 2024 to 4.18 million, even as targeted interv...
The first counties set to receive the injections are Mombasa, Kilifi, Machakos, Nairobi, Kajiado, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii and Kiambu.
CS Duale said both countries, as signatories to the International Health Regulations (2005) and partners within the Africa CDC framework, will establish formal mechanisms to address public health threats affect...
From October 2024 to December 2025, Kenya recorded 583,298 normal deliveries and 326,684 Caesarean sections, requiring about Sh2,046,130,500 for Level II and III government and faith-based facilities.
The President outlined Kenya’s approach, which focuses on both improving health services and ensuring families can afford care. Central to this effort is the newly established Social Health Authority, which pro...
SHA is now operational in 10,277 facilities across the country. These include 5,672 county-run facilities, 533 managed by faith-based organisations, and 4,072 private providers.
Health researcher Issa Ahmed Issa defends his controversial ugali remarks, urging Kenyans to prioritise metabolic health over calorie counting and warning about refined starches, seed oils and highly processed...