Articles On health

Ministry of Health to recall 697 interns from Kiambu over prolonged strike
News .

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to withdraw nearly 700 medical interns from Kiambu County due to the ongoing…

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Kenya moves to end malnutrition through global partnerships
HEALTH, News .

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale, on 12th September 2025, held high-level discussions with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and…

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Extreme heat puts workers at risk, WHO and WMO warn in joint report
HEALTH, HUMAN INTEREST .

“Protection of workers from extreme heat is not just a health imperative but an economic necessity,” World Meteorological Organization (WMO)…

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SHA clarifies Nyandiwa Dispensary payment, dismisses claims of disbursing KSh20M to a ghost facility
HEALTH .

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has dismissed claims that it disbursed KSh20 million to a non-existent health facility in Homa…

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Balambala makes history as the first fully digitized rural hospital in Kenya
HEALTH .

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a major milestone in Kenya’s healthcare transformation after activating a Health Management Information System…

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Dr. Oluga: End stigma, map needs, and empower all persons with disabilities
HEALTH, News .

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called for heightened efforts to promote inclusion, dignity,…

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WHO endorses spatial emanators for malaria control, prequalifies first two products
HEALTH .

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a new recommendation supporting the use of spatial emanators, introducing a new class…

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Doctor explains what makes Okra a ‘superfood’
HEALTH .

A proud member of the mallow family and a close cousin to hibiscus, cotton, and even cocoa, okra is among…

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China reports 7,000 confirmed chikungunya virus cases
HEALTH, WORLD .

Over 7000 confirmed cases of Chikungunya virus cases have hit several parts of China’s Guangdong province since July 2025. In…

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Gonorrhoea vaccine launched for people at highest risk
HEALTH .

The United Kingdom has began offering vaccination against gonorrhea to patients at the highest risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).…

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Kenya launches Biometric Health System to revolutionize healthcare
HEALTH .

In a significant move aimed at modernizing its healthcare sector, Kenya has unveiled a new nationwide Biometric Health Identification (BHI)…

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WHO calls for action on hepatitis, announcing hepatitis D as carcinogenic
HEALTH .

“Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a hepatitis-related severe liver disease or liver cancer. Yet we have the tools to…

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Weight loss jabs study begins, following reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis
HEALTH, HUMAN INTEREST .

The pioneering Yellow Card Biobank, launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics England is set to…

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Mediheal Hospital defends kidney transplant procedures amid organs trafficking probe
EXPLAINER .

Mediheal Group of Hospitals has come out strongly to defend its operations in the wake of growing scrutiny over its…

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Ulcers vs. H. pylori: Understanding the difference behind the discomfort
EXPLAINER, HEALTH .

Lately, I’ve been dealing with waves of nausea, persistent acidity, and alarming bouts of vomiting. At first, the doctor told…

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