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Protecting public health begins with prevention and collective action
HEALTH, OPINION .

Dengue, malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes present different health challenges, but they share one important reality: their impact can…

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President Ruto rushed through universal health reforms: Why he did it and why it was important…
HEALTH .

For decades, Kenyans without health insurance have had one option when they fall sick, or a hospital bill arrives. Reach…

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Duale defends new pharmacy standards amid diploma holders’ protests, says no professional is barred from practice
HEALTH .

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards following demonstrations by Diploma in Pharmacy holders,…

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East Africa’s digital health shift puts AI and hospital technology on procurement agenda
HEALTH .

East Africa’s healthcare sector is moving from digital health pilots towards wider implementation, with hospitals and governments increasingly adopting technologies…

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Lake Victoria communities urged to intensify HIV fight
HEALTH .

The Government of Kenya and its partners have been urged to step up efforts in curbing the spread of HIV…

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15,800 Kenyans across 15 counties administered with long-acting HIV prevention injection, waiting for second 6-month dose
HEALTH .

A total of 15,800 lenacapavir – LEN (long-acting HIV prevention injection) doses have been administered in 15 phase-one counties, with…

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From no ICUs to 23 newborn ICUs: How Sakaja’s health transformation is saving mothers and babies
HEALTH .

Nairobi’s public health system has undergone a major transformation over the past four years, with 224 newborn care units added…

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Kenya Moves to Build Professional Volunteer Rescue Team
Business, HEALTH .

Kenya is set to strengthen its emergency response capacity through a new partnership between the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)…

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Nyamira to employ over 180 medics, strengthen health sector
HEALTH .

Nyamira County will employ 181 medical staff soon alongside upgrading some health facilities, in a move aimed at strengthening the…

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Pain-free Jigger treatment developed by MMUST researchers to end years of stigma and restores health and livelihoods in western Kenya
Counties, HEALTH .

A new treatment for jigger infestation is giving hope to victims who have suffered years of pain, stigma and social…

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President Ruto opens Kenya Health Summit 2026 at KICC, focuses on SHA, digital health and primary care
HEALTH .

President William Ruto is presiding over the two-day Kenya Health Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in…

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Pharmacy Board warns Kenyans over fake Postinor-2 pills
HEALTH .

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans about a falsified batch of Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills circulating in…

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Over 6,000 benefit from Webuye medical outreach camp
HEALTH .

More than 6,000 people have benefited from free medical services through the 2026 Compel Outreach Medical Camp, an initiative organised…

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Free medical camp brings healthcare closer to residents at Mwale Medical and Technology City
HEALTH .

Residents from Kakamega County benefited from a free medical camp held at Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere…

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SHA reforms drive hospital investment as Kenya prepares for regional health expo
HEALTH .

Kenya’s transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) is accelerating investment in healthcare infrastructure, with hospitals upgrading equipment, digital systems…

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