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Nursing graduates left in limbo over delayed internships
They pointed fingers at the Ministry of Health and the Nursing Council of Kenya, accusing the bodies of corruption and favouritism.
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24 counties rollout digital health integrated system
The system is a key digital innovation aimed at enhancing the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Taifa Care programme.
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Health ministry orders end to hospital bed sharing, cites dignity and fraud
SHA has been instructed to only process claims that align with the number of licensed beds in a facility.
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Breakthrough malaria drug approved for newborns and infants, set for African rollout
The drug will be introduced on a largely not-for-profit basis, a move welcomed by global health advocates aiming to reduce healthcare inequalities.
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Kisumu enforces livestock quarantine following foot and mouth disease outbreak
Kisumu County Veterinary Officer Dr. Treza Opiyo announced that the movement of livestock and their products into, out of, or within the county is now strictly prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Dir...
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Turkana measles outbreak deepens as insecurity blocks immunisation efforts
To address the outbreak, Turkana County has launched a 10-day integrated immunisation campaign that began last Saturday, as part of a national effort to stop the spread of measles-rubella and drug-resistant typ...
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Kenya among countries off track on tobacco tax benchmarks
As of 2024, Kenya’s tobacco tax share stands between 70 and 74 percent of the retail price, leaving it just below the WHO’s best-practice threshold.
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KNH rolls out new admission rules for SHA patients after complaints
KNH advised all patients to begin by carrying the same national ID used when registering for SHA. “Make sure you have a valid SHA-registered ID number with active SHA membership,” the hospital stated.
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Hospital Horror: Goons invasion halts caesarean section in Kitengela
The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) reacted with outrage, condemning what it termed a dangerous and unlawful act against a space meant to protect life.
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Governors propose SHA-Kemsa debt swap to rescue county health services
The funds, owed under the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), are said to be crucial for the continued operation of health services in devolved units.
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Medics warn of rising risks to healthcare access during protests
The group added that as a signatory to the Geneva Conventions, Kenya is obligated to uphold medical neutrality, a principle that protects health workers and ensures patients receive care even during times of u...
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Health advocates warn of deepening NCD crisis amid chronic underfunding in Kenya
The group says Kenya’s health financing remains insufficient and poorly targeted, despite the rising toll of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.