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Ruto: Free outpatient services must be enforced in all public facilities
The President stressed that these services are already covered by the government and should not burden Kenyans with additional costs.
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CS Duale revokes additional internship postings for 348 nursing students
The ministry clarified that the affected BScN students had not yet officially graduated, and thus, did not meet the eligibility criteria for placement.
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CS Duale announces end to OTP authorization in major SHA digital reforms
The move is part of broader reforms aimed at tightening security, reducing fraud, and improving efficiency in healthcare service delivery
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Senators demand action on medics neglecting patients for private practice
This push comes after the Senate tabled a report exposing serious gaps in the country’s public health sector.
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Moi Referral sets strict visiting hours after security breach at KNH
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale linked the new rules to a disturbing incident that occurred on July 11, 2025, where a patient was killed at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Protect yourself against Mpox
Maintaining good personal hygiene, such as regular handwashing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer, is also emphasized.
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Unqualified workers face arrest over UHC payroll fraud
Health CS Aden Duale Duale said preliminary findings had uncovered thousands of irregular hires who have been illegally drawing salaries from the programme.
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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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Cancer institute urges shift from treatment to prevention in Kenya's health strategy
Kenya Vital Statistics Report 2024 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, shows cancer was the second leading cause of death among women last year, killing 4,498 out of 50,926 registered female deaths.
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China flagged as key source of tobacco imports as Kenya imposes ban
The CS also accused unnamed powerful cartels of being behind the continued importation of unregulated tobacco products, despite increased monitoring at ports.
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Abyan Hospital under probe for detaining baby over unpaid Bill - KMPDC
The Council described the action by the hospital as a violation of medical ethics and a serious breach of trust that undermines the integrity of healthcare in the country.
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306 nursing internships cancelled, 316 restored in Ministry review
Duale affirmed the government’s commitment to fairness and accountability in handling internship opportunities.