Health and Wellness
Parliament urged to act on Haemophilia treatment challenges
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula notified legislators that the petition was filed by James Kago, Treasurer of the Haemophilia Association of Kenya.
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Expert warns Kenya lacks clear STI picture as HIV burden persists
Sexual health expert Samuel Kimani warns Kenya lacks a full national picture of STIs, with data focused on cities, even as HIV remains concentrated in a few counties and prevention gaps persist.
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Kenya urged to expand HPV vaccination amid hidden infections
Kimani cautioned that HPV infections are more widespread than current statistics show, largely because most carriers do not display symptoms and screening coverage remains low.
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KUPPET gives SHA 7 days to fix teachers’ medical cover crisis
KUPPET National Chairman Omboko Milemba said teachers have resorted to harambees to meet medical expenses, with members already raising Sh1.5 million alongside the union.
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Doctors’ welfare secured as Trans Nzoia county reaches agreement with KMPDU
The agreement also secures the employment status of 12 contract doctors, who will be converted to Permanent and Pensionable terms by March 31, 2026.
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Ministry of Health warns of rising seasonal influenza cases in Kenya, urges preventive measures
According to the ministry, current surveillance data shows a growing number of influenza cases across different regions, a trend that health officials say is expected during the seasonal cycle of the disease.
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Dentists demand immediate halt to Bachelor of Science in Oral Health Programme
The association explained that under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253), there is no official title of “Oral Health Practitioner.”
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Ombudsman gives Health Ministry 7 days to explain vitamin A shortage in public hospitals
The Commission said the shortage has left children unable to access the nutrient during routine immunization visits, raising concerns about potential risks to child health.
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Mombasa doctors end strike after reaching deal with county government
The agreement provides for the promotion of all eligible doctors across multiple grades. Those moving from Group M to N will receive their letters immediately. Promotions from Group N to P will take effect on A...
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Teachers union decries SHA failures as members face hospital detentions
Kuppet has called on the Teachers Service Commission and the Social Health Authority to reform the Public Officers’ Medical Scheme Fund, insisting that the current system leaves teachers vulnerable when seeking...
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Court issues arrest orders for 20 in Sh28 million SHA scam
The warrants were granted after Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo moved to court, informing the magistrate that the accused persons had failed to appear to take plea on charges earlier approved by the DPP.
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UN warns of 240,000 newborn deaths annually from birth defects
Marking World Birth Defects Day on Tuesday, the World Health Organization says most cases occur in poorer countries and many could be prevented through screening, vaccination and improved antenatal services.