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KMPDC revokes 454 licenses, closes 544 facilities over non-compliance
The move was captured in a gazette notice dated Friday, August 29, outlining the enforcement of medical laws and standards across the country.
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Only legitimate UHC staff to transition to pensionable terms- PS Oluga
In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry dismissed reports by a section of the media, terming them inaccurate and misleading.
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MoH denies claims of hospital list removal from SHA website
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the State Department for Medical Services and the SHA said the reports were false and misleading.
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CoG says UHC staff transition premature pending resources and gratuity
Governor Muthomi Njuki, chair of the Health Committee at CoG, on Tuesday said the Ministry’s position contradicts previously agreed terms between national and county governments, potentially undermining the smo...
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PS Oluga: Discipline and standardization key to devolved healthcare success
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, on Tuesday, noted that while devolution was intended to bring services closer to the people, disparities persist depending on the leadership and management...
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PBB warns against off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss
The Board said while the medication is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, unsupervised use for slimming purposes carries serious health risks
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Health ministry rolls out recovery plan for Thange oil spill victims
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.
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Health Ministry waives medical bills for Nairobi protest victims
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says all medical bills for those injured during the June 17 and 25 demonstrations will be fully waived.
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Over 650,000 Kenyan children using tobacco, Ministry of Health sounds alarm
Muthoni highlighted how tobacco companies use brightly colored packaging and targeted advertising on social media to make tobacco and nicotine products appear attractive and harmless to children.