Health and Wellness
Health unions reject new bill, warn of chaos and exclusion
The unions, under the Health Sector Caucus, accuse the Ministry of Health of sidelining stakeholders and rushing public participation.
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All patient records to be digitised, says Duale
The CS called for public support as the ministry rolls out the digitalisation of healthcare services, including the integration of community pharmacies into the national digital superhighway.
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Cholera outbreak claims 18 lives across seven counties
The Health Cabinet Secretary said contingency measures have been put in place to limit the spread of the disease, adding that surveillance teams and public health officers are on high alert.
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KEMSA to halt operations for five days in stock-take exercise
The closure comes as Health CS Aden Duale announced ongoing reforms at the agency, including a Sh10 billion credit facility and a direct payment model under SHA to improve drug delivery and tackle shortages.
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CS Duale drops bombshell on Mediheal organ probe
Duale said the two officials tampered with the committee's final report, prompting some members of the team to decline to sign the document, rendering it unofficial and without any legal or administrative stand...
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CS Duale faces Senate over health law compliance gaps
Duale defended the Ministry’s actions, saying legal advice from the Attorney General had cleared the amendments, and the process relied on feedback already reviewed by the National Assembly.
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Nationwide nurses strike to start July 7 unless demands met
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, union secretary general, Seth Panyako said the strike would paralyse nursing services countrywide unless long-standing demands are met within 26 working days.
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Kenya raises WHO contributions by 20pc to boost global health fund
For the 2024–2025 period, Kenya’s assessed contribution is $356,510 (about Sh46 million).