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Duale explained the government’s commitment to strengthening human resources in the health sector, a key step towards delivering quality health services to all Kenyans under the UHC initiative.
Duale told reporters that the discussions produced “groundbreaking resolutions” that align private sector coverage with government health reforms
Duale said the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring that every health worker from community oral health officers to specialist surgeons is well-trained and competent
Kuria questioned the appropriateness of senior government officials making such declarations outside the bounds of immigration authority
The move is part of broader reforms aimed at tightening security, reducing fraud, and improving efficiency in healthcare service delivery
The cases have been spread across 22 counties, with Mombasa, Busia, and Nakuru recording the highest numbers.
A major recommendation by the ministry is the urgent provision of clean water to the Thange community by drilling new boreholes in areas free from contamination.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, calling for a collective national effort to tackle the growing crisis.
The report found that key medical specialties, such as immunology and clinical pathology, remain poorly regulated, undermining the quality and safety of transplants.
CS Duale has revoked all internship letters issued to the affected 42 students with immediate effect.
The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare convened a session to respond to a petition by Beatrice Likwop, a Kenyan with invisible disabilities, who described how government plans have failed to translate into meaningful support.
The system is a key digital innovation aimed at enhancing the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Taifa Care programme.
Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth dismissed safety concerns and encouraged parents to present their children for vaccination.
Duale disclosed that some health facilities were falsely claiming to conduct surgeries that never took place, in a bid to secure SHA reimbursements.
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale said more equipment, including a mammogram and MRI machine, is expected to arrive soon.
Speaking during a visit to King Fahad Hospital in Lamu County, Duale said 70,000 residents in Lamu had registered with SHA, including 21,000 who signed up on Thursday alone.
The campaign as announced by Health CS Aden Duale will run from July 5 to 14, 2025, targeting children aged 9 months to 14 years for typhoid vaccination and those aged 9 to 59 months for measles-rubella.
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah assured the interns comprising medical officers, pharmacists, and dentists that they will receive their full dues as stipulated in the binding agreement.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says all medical bills for those injured during the June 17 and 25 demonstrations will be fully waived.
In some instances, hospitals admitted patients unnecessarily, while others submitted claims for non-existent patients despite already operating at full capacity.
In a statement released on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the shift marks a critical step in advancing Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
CS Duale defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's track record, stating that progress is being made in areas such as infrastructure, education, and security despite economic challenges.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the programme on Saturday, noting that the cards will provide young mothers with uninterrupted access to antenatal and postnatal care.
Describing the equipment as a game-changer, Duale said the advanced scanner would transform diagnostic services and significantly enhance patient care across the region.
The committee, led by Prof Elizabeth Bukusi, is gathering evidence on the state of organ transplant services in the country. In Uasin Gishu, the team is focusing on claims tied to kidney transplants, with Mediheal Hospital named in connection to some of the cases.
The deal was unveiled on Monday, June 9, 2025, during a high-level engagement between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a Chinese delegation headed by China's Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan.
In a statement on Friday, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga said the country is currently facing shortages of the BCG, Polio, and Rota Virus vaccines.
After joining fellow Muslims for Eid al-Adha prayers at Masjid Al-Abrar Mosque in Garissa, Duale highlighted that there is no place in Kenya for such divisive leadership.
The move is meant to curb the proliferation of drug use and safeguard public health.
