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Clinical Officers stage protest over employment terms
Tuesday's protest, organized by the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), saw the workers camp at the ministry’s main entrance for several hours.
Aden Duale
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UHC staff to move to permanent terms in 2026, says CS Duale
CS Duale outlined the plan, which includes transferring the payroll and budget responsibilities for UHC staff to county governments by July 1, 2025.
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NHIF verification team operations suspended over legal dispute
The committee had been established under Gazette Notice No. 4069 dated March 28, 2025.
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Health Ministry partners with UNAIDS to strengthen national HIV sesponse
The partnership focuses on delivering coordinated technical assistance and enhancing the capacity of health and social systems.
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CS Duale vows to issue title deeds to all public hospitals
Duale underlined the importance of formal land ownership in the health sector.
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Nurses stand firm against payroll transfer proposal, strike to continue
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has dismissed a recent government directive that was meant to bring the standoff to an end.
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Kenya unveils Public Health Institute to enhance disease surveillance
This development also represents a major advancement in reinforcing the country's national health security framework.
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All UHC staff directed to resume work by May 7 under new payroll deal
The resolution also addressed the future of the health workers currently employed under the program.
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Order in health sector must be restored, says PS Oluga
Dr. Oluga reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s strong commitment to achieving the goals of Universal Health Coverage.
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Public invited to submit evidence in Mediheal organ trafficking inquiry
The inquiry follows mounting concerns over the hospital’s involvement in unethical practices.
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Intern posting starts July 1 as Health Ministry confirms balloting date
Interns are expected to access their individual results immediately after the online process ends.
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Cabinet gives nod to new hospitals in push for Universal Health Coverage
The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage.