Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the facilities will form part of the Mother and Child Lifeline Initiative and will be established in Nairobi, Bomet, Kwale, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and West Pokot.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kenya Blood, Cells, Tissues and Organs Bill 2026 seeks to tighten oversight of blood and transplant services while setting strict penalties for people and facilities that operate outside the law.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking during the plenary session of the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa on Tuesday, Duale said African countries must move beyond policy declarations and translate their health commitments into concrete investments, measurable results and stronger national systems
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking at the event, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson Dr. John M. Munyu said the growing challenge cannot be addressed by one institution alone, stressing the need for coordinated efforts across different sectors.
By David AbonyoPrincipal Secretary Ouma Oluga has announced a six-month maternal and newborn health initiative from May 2026, urging Kenya’s counties to fix systemic gaps in data use, accountability and service access.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya is replacing monthly paper reports with a digital system requiring all health facilities to report and audit maternal and newborn deaths within tight timelines, aiming to cut preventable deaths.
By Chrispho OwuorThe CS noted that the Council has a critical statutory mandate to regulate the training, registration, licensing, and professional conduct of Clinical Officers, adding that effective regulation is essential to maintaining high standards of care and protecting patient safety.
By Chrispho OwuorThe union says the policy, which would block claims approved by doctors between 8 pm and 5 pm does not reflect the realities of public hospitals and could disrupt service delivery.
By David Abonyo