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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....
NHIF loses Sh368 million due to erroneous claim payouts in 2023
Jul 02, 2024 at 09:39 AM
Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has unearthed yet another shocking scandal at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) running into millions of shillings....
Medic East Africa 2024 seeks to address emerging regional healthcare challenges
Jun 19, 2024 at 08:58 PM
Over 250 exhibitors and 8,000 professionals from more than 30 countries are preparing to convene at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from September 4th t...
Kenya sets its eyes on local vaccine production as it officially joins IVI
Jun 05, 2024 at 02:59 PM
President William Ruto announced Kenya's formal membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) during a ceremony at the agency's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea....
Governors accuse national government of sabotaging devolved health functions
Jun 05, 2024 at 10:42 AM
The Council of Governors (CoG) has raised serious concerns over a perceived scheme to revert the health function back to the National Government through a strategic smear campaign,...
COMESA issues advisory on counterfeit breast cancer drug circulating in Kenya
May 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has alerted its member states to the circulation of a counterfeit cancer drug in Kenya, raising se...
Doctors finally call off their 56-day strike after signing agreement with Govt
May 08, 2024 at 08:14 PM
The doctors' strike that has lasted 56 days since 13, March 2024 has finally been called off....
MOH urged to relook proposed health warnings on tobacco, nicotine products
May 03, 2024 at 09:12 PM
Ministry of Health (MOH) has been asked to relook proposed graphic health warnings on tobacco and nicotine products to ensure they serve their purpose to help smokers quit....
UK Govt commits Sh976 million to fight preventable maternal, newborn deaths
May 01, 2024 at 01:30 AM
In a renewed push to tackle preventable maternal and newborn deaths, the UK government joined forces with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at the 57th Session of the Comm...
Programme to upscale cancer detection, screening, treatment launched in Kenya
May 01, 2024 at 12:39 AM
In an effort to promote the early detection, screening and treatment of cancer to reduce deaths, AstraZeneca on Tuesday unveiled the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya....
Aga Khan University secures Sh19.7 million grant for cervical cancer research
Apr 22, 2024 at 09:14 PM
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has secured a significant boost in its fight against cervical cancer with a Sh19.7 million ($150,000) research grant from the National Institutes of H...
Why PPB has issued a public warning against Benylin paediatric cough syrup
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya issued a public alert today regarding a specific batch of Benylin pediatric cough syrup....
Moderna pauses Kenya vaccine plant plans amid declining Covid-19 demand
Apr 11, 2024 at 07:12 PM
Moderna announced a halt in its plans to construct a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya, citing a significant decrease in demand for Covid-19 vaccines since the pandemic's slo...
Kenyans to cough up 2.75 per cent of gross salaries to SHIF effective July 1
Apr 04, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Kenya's healthcare landscape is set for a significant shift as citizens prepare to contribute 2.75 per cent of their gross salaries to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) start...
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Babu Owino moves to impeach CS Susan Nakhumicha over ongoing doctor’s strike
Apr 03, 2024 at 07:35 PM
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has announced his intention to file a notice of a motion seeking to remove Health CS Susan Nakhumicha over accusations that she has mi...
Hope for universal healthcare as SHIF registration starts amid many concerns
Mar 08, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Kenyans can finally enrol for the highly anticipated Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) starting this Friday....
KMPDC probes Dr Mbiti Mwondi over misconduct claim when delivering twins
Mar 05, 2024 at 03:18 PM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has initiated an investigation into one Dr. Dennis Mbiti Mwondi doctor accused of violating patient confidentiality and...
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