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African doctors unite to boost health innovation and training
The conference will bring together physicians, healthcare leaders, researchers, and trainees from across Africa
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Kenya reports major wins against HIV, malaria, and TB
According to the Ministry of Health, over 1.36 million people living with HIV are now on lifesaving treatment
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Insurance companies putting lives at risk, KMPDU warns
KMPDU boss Atellah warned that insurers are becoming bolder, sometimes coordinating to divert patients from top hospitals
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Conjoined twin girls undergo life-saving surgery at KNH
The babies, who were delivered via caesarean section with a combined weight of 3.6 kilogrammes, were transferred to KNH’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of August 14.
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CS Duale seals landmark deal with insurers to boost healthcare access
Duale told reporters that the discussions produced “groundbreaking resolutions” that align private sector coverage with government health reforms
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Machakos County ready to talk with nurses to end strike
Nurses in the county walked off the job last week after disputes with the county government turned into full-blown industrial action
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Audit exposes nearly Sh1bn unbanked hospital revenue
The audit, which reviewed 250 hospitals across the country, also found that six other facilities failed to account for Sh214.3 million.
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Nairobi Hospital halts fee increase after insurers raise alarm
Several insurers had temporarily withdrawn services at the hospital earlier this month, citing the rise in treatment costs triggered by the rate adjustment.
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Private hospitals give Duale two weeks to clear NHIF arrears
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) expressed growing frustration over the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of payment
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Pumwani hospital ordered to pay Sh7.5 million over labour negligence
High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the hospital failed to provide urgent care despite admitting the woman, referred to in court papers as LL, to handle an emergency.
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Young Kenyans turn to traditional diets for modern wellness
Suleiman is part of a growing number of young Kenyans embracing traditional pastoral diets in search of health, identity and sustainability
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KNH explains kidney transplant case after rare complication
KNH said it conducted 22 kidney transplants in the 2024–2025 financial year, with 21 successful outcomes.