The concern is highlighted in the Global Fund’s 2026 Results Report, which says 2025 brought “abrupt and far-reaching cuts in international funding” that severely affected lifesaving health programmes across the world.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ministry has urged Kenyans to follow official health and weather advisories and disregard rumours and misinformation as El Nino preparations intensify ahead of the expected rains
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking at the AmCham Business Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, Ruto said Kenya wanted to move beyond traditional donor-recipient relationships and develop partnerships that combine American investment, technology and expertise with Kenya's human capital, natural resources and growing markets
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Oluga said Kenya has for years relied heavily on bilateral and multilateral partners to finance programmes covering HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal health and other services. He said donor financing had become increasingly uncertain since 2016 as traditional development partners began prioritising domestic challenges
By Chrispho OwuorThe spokesperson said the airport operator had taken steps to inform employees about the outbreak and urged those experiencing possible symptoms to seek medical attention.
By Bradley BosireMSF said DRC recorded more than 108,643 suspected measles cases between January and July 19, with 1,394 deaths reported.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking after the signing ceremony on Wednesday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale described the agreement as a milestone in Kenya-US relations, saying the implementation phase had officially begun.
By David AbonyoThe Senate Health Committee has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and officials from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to explain how the stock, including medicines used for cancer, HIV, malaria and other serious conditions, was allowed to go to waste.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe two governments said the partnership builds on decades of collaboration while introducing a new framework focused on long-term sustainability and national ownership of healthcare programmes
By Chrispho OwuorUnder the framework, Kenya and the United States will work together to enhance the fight against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and emerging disease outbreaks through improved disease monitoring, stronger laboratory networks, expanded use of digital health technologies and a more dependable supply of medical commodities.
By Bradley BosireHealth workers have started seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement as Turkana prepares for the June-to-October transmission season and continued pressure on services.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn its Weekly forecast covering May 19 to May 25, the department said areas expected to receive more than 50 millimetres of rainfall face heightened risks from stagnant water, flooding and disease outbreaks.
By David AbonyoThe HIV programme has received the largest allocation of Sh8.83 billion, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the total funding, while malaria has been allocated Sh2.28 billion and tuberculosis Sh1.26 billion.
By David AbonyoIn its World Health Statistics 2026 report, WHO says progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis and antimicrobial resistance is not fast enough to meet 2030 targets, and warns funding cuts could worsen outcomes for billions.
By David AbonyoKirinyaga, which hosted this year’s national World Malaria Day celebrations, has also strengthened its surveillance capacity through a reference laboratory that supports faster detection and response to emerging cases.
By Bradley BosireFor years, babies in this weight range have depended on adjusted doses from medicines intended for older children. This workaround has exposed them to dangers such as incorrect dosing, harmful side effects, and reduced effectiveness of treatment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPublic Health PS Mary Muthoni said the country already has enough knowledge and tools to deal with malaria, but weak execution on the ground is slowing down progress.
By Bradley BosireKenya’s Ministry of Health says malaria incidence fell by 5% between 2023 and 2025 and mortality dropped by 32% while preparing for 2026 World Malaria Day. The ministry launched updated diagnosis and treatment guidelines and new surveillance tools.
By Chrispho OwuorWHO reports 4.9 million under-five deaths in 2024, warning progress is slowing, with preventable causes, malnutrition and malaria hitting sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia hardest.
By Chrispho OwuorDespite the progress, national malaria trends remain complex. The World Health Organization reported a 27 per cent rise in total cases in 2025, from 3.29 million in 2024 to 4.18 million, even as targeted interventions helped reduce incidence in other areas. Malaria deaths fell from 1,733 in 2023 to 1,211 in 2024, reflecting improvements in both treatment and prevention.
By David AbonyoThe ministry added that preventive measures will also cover proper waste disposal, the distribution of mosquito nets and antimalarial drugs, provision of testing kits, and enhanced surveillance to detect outbreaks early.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the WHO World Malaria Report, the nation recorded 4,186,000 malaria cases last year, up from 3,294,000 in 2024. This represents 892,000 additional infections, a jump of 27 per cent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWHO’s latest World Malaria Report shows new vaccines and nets averted 170 million cases in 2024, yet 610,000 people died as drug resistance, insecticide failure and funding gaps threaten progress.
By David AbonyoAccording to the Malaria Epidemic Early Warning Prediction System for Western Kenya Highlands, the latest forecast shows that Kakamega faces elevated malaria transmission risks, while Kisii and Nandi are expected to remain stable with no epidemic threat.
By Bradley BosireBy investing in innovative, private-sector-led solutions, African countries can turn health challenges into engines of economic opportunity. Eliminating malaria would free up billions in lost productivity, unlock new business opportunities, and improve the quality of life for millions of people.
By RGK.co.keDr. Eric Ochomo, who led the Kenyan arm of the study, underscored the importance of understanding the genetic make-up of An. funestus saying the new knowledge will support the fight against malaria.
By David AbonyoThe Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening malaria mortality.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Ministry of Health, over 1.36 million people living with HIV are now on lifesaving treatment
By Brenda SockyThe warning comes amid a surge in infections and a decline in international support
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe findings, which come after large-scale trials in Kenya and Mozambique, offer new hope in the global effort to fight malaria.
By Rose Achieng