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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...
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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...
Aga Khan University Hospital pioneers revolutionary gynaecological surgery
Aug 21, 2024 at 07:40 PM
In a monumental medical breakthrough, Aga Khan University Hospital has successfully conducted the first Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) in the regi...
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Kirinyaga: 1,222 CHPs upskilled on use of electronic health information systems
Aug 07, 2024 at 04:43 PM
A cohort of 1,222 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) has been equipped with the skills and resources to bolster primary healthcare delivery in Kirinyaga County....
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Linda Mama maternity programme set for comeback promising more benefits
Aug 07, 2024 at 08:35 AM
The government is set to reintroduce the popular Linda Mama maternity care programme with expanded benefits, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Mutho...
World Lung Cancer Day: AstraZeneca pioneers new era of care in Africa
Aug 02, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has pledged to bolster its efforts in combating lung cancer in Africa, a region grappling with a disproportionately high burden of the disease....
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Aga Khan University shines in prestigious global SDG rankings
Jul 25, 2024 at 03:22 PM
In a world where the quest for better health is paramount, Aga Khan University (AKU) stands as a beacon of excellence, now recognised among the top 5 per cent of higher education i...
Historic agreement strengthens fight against neglected tropical diseases in Africa
Jul 23, 2024 at 02:06 PM
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have joined forces in a landmark partnership aimed at eliminating a scour...
Historic clinical trial to test antimalarial safety in early pregnancy begins
Jul 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM
A landmark initiative by the Safety of Antimalarials in the First Trimester (SAFIRE) consortium has commenced, marking the start of the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial dedicated ...
Auditor General raises alarm on Kenyatta National Hospital's mounting debt
Jul 08, 2024 at 07:13 PM
A recent report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a concerning picture of Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) financial health....
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Twice-yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in landmark trial
Jul 03, 2024 at 11:01 PM
A groundbreaking clinical trial has shown that a new injectable drug offers complete protection against HIV infection in young women....
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