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Ministry of Health calms fears over China's HMPV outbreak hitting Kenya
Jan 08, 2025 at 01:04 PM
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans that the recent Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China poses no immediate threat to the country....
Ministry of Health reveals grim statistics on undiagnosed illnesses across Kenya
Dec 24, 2024 at 05:07 PM
New statistics from the Ministry of Health have revealed that a significant number of Kenyans unknowingly suffer from serious health conditions, prompting an urgent call for widesp...
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Full details of new emergency response protection for tourists traveling in Africa
Dec 04, 2024 at 02:41 AM
International and domestic tourists traveling across Africa will benefit from Safe Travels, a new emergency response plan unveiled by Rescue.co, during this festive season....
Experts advice Kenya to adopt Sweden’s approach to curb tobacco-related deaths
Dec 02, 2024 at 06:00 AM
Experts attending a key conference in Nairobi have asked Kenya to adopt the Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach being applied by Sweden to reduce deaths caused by tobacco....
Science-led regulation championed as key to boosting harm reduction in Africa
Nov 27, 2024 at 08:30 PM
A resounding call for science-driven policymaking to address public health challenges echoed during the fourth Harm Reduction Exchange held in Nairobi....
Ruto unveils Taifa Care under SHA to advance UHC, to settle hospital debts
Nov 22, 2024 at 01:33 AM
President William Ruto has introduced Taifa Care, a universal health insurance scheme under the newly formed Social Health Authority (SHA), aimed at transforming Kenya’s healthca...
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How South Africa is playing a key role in AstraZeneca global clinical trial triumphs
Nov 08, 2024 at 02:34 AM
It has now emerged that South Africa is playing a greater role in AstraZeneca’s global clinical trials and in the process furthering medical research and dispensing innovative tr...
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Nairobi Women's Hospital Rongai branch patients, staff in limbo as it closes doors
Nov 01, 2024 at 09:49 AM
Nairobi Women’s Hospital has announced the immediate closure of its Rongai branch, effective Thursday, citing unavoidable external business and operational factors....
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Govt sets aside Sh9 billion to settle NHIF outstanding hospital debts through SHA
Oct 31, 2024 at 08:46 AM
The government has committed Sh9 billion to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) to settle the piling debts to hospitals as it seeks to handle the crisis emanating f...
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Inside Sh2.8 billion plan to manufacture medical oxygen in Kenya and Tanzania
Oct 28, 2024 at 02:19 AM
The UK-funded Unitaid plans to use US$22 million (Sh2.84 billion) to set up four medical oxygen plants, making it Africa’s first liquid oxygen regional manufacturing program....
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Govt unveils multi-sectoral committees to oversee SHA implementation
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The government has established Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees at the county level to strengthen the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme....
Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion to settle NHIF debts as SHA rollout intensifies
Oct 16, 2024 at 08:02 AM
The government has started clearing the crippling debt owed by the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to health institutions, providing much-needed relief to a secto...
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Ministry of Health probes reports of adverse reactions to polio vaccine
Oct 11, 2024 at 04:43 PM
The Ministry of Health has commenced investigations into reports of adverse reactions linked to the recent nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which aimed to combat a recent out...
Government encourages employers to declare staff for full SHIF benefits
Oct 09, 2024 at 08:16 PM
As the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) officially launched last Tuesday, the government is calling for a concerted effort from employers and employees alike to ensure comprehen...
Kenya surpasses 12 million registrations on day six of SHIF rollout despite hiccups
Oct 06, 2024 at 07:13 PM
The government's ambitious plan to provide universal healthcare through the Social Health Authority (SHA) has seen significant progress in its first week....
Court rejects request to suspend SHIF rollout amid chaotic scenes at hospitals
Oct 02, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The High Court has declined to suspend the nationwide rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a petition that sought to halt the programme....
12.5 million Kenyans have successfully registered for SHIF, data from SHA shows
Oct 01, 2024 at 05:45 PM
A total of 12.5 million people have successfully enrolled for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), even as debate rages on over the transition from the National Hospital Insura...
No money will be lost in the healthcare transition from NHIF to SHIF, Govt says
Oct 01, 2024 at 04:13 PM
The Kenyan government has reassured citizens that the funds they have contributed to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will not be lost as the country transitions to the So...
Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project gets MPs approval
Oct 01, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The National Assembly Committee on Health has cleared the Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project saying queries on its cost, Safaricom’s role, and tendering ...
Polio vaccination drive targets 4 million children as new cases emerge in Kenya
Sep 30, 2024 at 01:13 PM
A nationwide polio vaccination campaign has been launched in Kenya following the detection of five new cases, prompting health authorities to sound the alarm....
SHIF benefits sharply fall short of public expectations despite hiked contributions
Sep 27, 2024 at 01:16 PM
Despite the substantial contributions required under the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), many Kenyans are expressing concerns that the promised benefits may not live up to...
NHIF top officials siphoned Sh21 billion through fraudulent claims, MPs told
Sep 13, 2024 at 01:16 PM
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), now known as the Social Health Insurance Authority, has been thrust into the spotlight as allegations of fraudulent activities amountin...
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Africa confronts dementia crisis with global expertise at inaugural conference
Sep 12, 2024 at 10:47 PM
The Inaugural Conference on Brain Health and Dementia has set the stage for crucial discussions on addressing the continent's growing dementia crisis....
Mental Healthcare Access: Closing the gap in Nairobi's informal settlements
Sep 07, 2024 at 12:41 AM
In Nairobi's densely populated informal settlements, such as Kibera and Kangemi, the challenge of accessing adequate mental healthcare is profound....
AstraZeneca, Tricog Health, Kenya Cardiac Society unite to combat heart failure with AI
Sep 06, 2024 at 04:09 PM
AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, has embarked on a pioneering partnership with Tricog Health and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to revolutionise heart ...
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KPC Foundation's new Sh8 million health center brings relief to Murang'a residents
Sep 02, 2024 at 03:18 PM
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has unveiled a new health centre in Murang’a County, significantly enhancing healthcare access for residents of Wanjegi, Gituto, Gitig...
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More women urged to apply for plastic and reconstructive surgery scholarships
Aug 31, 2024 at 01:31 PM
Smile Train, the world’s largest charity dedicated to cleft-focused initiatives, has made a call for more women to apply for scholarships in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at...
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