Latest health stories from across Kenya.
South Africa has emerged as a crucial country for clinical trials in AstraZeneca’s global operations, playing a pivotal role in advancing medical research and delivering innovative treatments. Through groundbreaking efforts in respiratory,…
Dettol, a leading provider of hygiene and disinfection solutions, has partnered with the Ministry of Health to promote hand hygiene as Kenya marked Global Handwashing Day on Tuesday. The national celebration, themed “Why Are Clean Hands…
Former Deputy President Rigathi was diagnosed with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, commonly known as ‘broken heart syndrome’, after reporting severe chest pain. Gachagua has faced intense stress following an impeachment motion filed against him…
The true cause of cancer isn’t known. However, there are certain factors that increase the likelihood of cancer. These include genetics, lifestyle choices like smoking and eating red meat excessively, little to no exercise, and…
The annual mortality burden, the causes of mortality, and the changes over time are key indicators of population change and are important for improving health services and reducing preventable deaths. Measuring how many people die each…
The Social Health Authority: A Guide to Adding Dependents The Social Health Authority (SHA) was established to facilitate healthcare services through empanelled and contracted providers and facilities, based on referrals from primary…
On October 1st, the government launched the highly debated transition from NHIF to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This move brought a lot of confusion and concern about how the Social Health Authority (SHA) would function. A week…
Nearly 13 million Kenyans have signed up for the Social Health Insurance Act coverage during the first six days since it was officially launched on October 1, 2024. A total of 12,704,548 people enrolled in Social Health Authority (SHA)…
Without a concerted effort to support integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), we are unlikely to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Good Health and Well-being or Gender Equality. Health systems in…
All the Level Six hospitals in Kenya have announced readiness to offer medical services under the newly rolled-out Social Health Authority (SHA). The hospitals include the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Moi Teaching and Referral…
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the government officially activated the Social Health Authority (SHA), phasing out the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). SHA is designed to provide healthcare services from empanelled and contracted…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) is established under section 25 of the Act and is utilized to pool all contributions made under the Act. SHA is designed to provide healthcare services from empanelled and contracted healthcare providers…
Some people believe that the body keeps the score. When you experience emotional or physical trauma, your body retains some memory of this pain. This is easy to believe when it comes to physical trauma, but how does your body keep…
Disinformation is one of the most widely used weapons wielded by people who want to prevent access to safe abortion. They use misleading statements and distorted facts to create narratives meant to scare women never to seek safe abortions…
The government is set to roll out the Social Health Authority (SHA) on October 1, 2024, automatically phasing out the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). SHA will deliver its mandate through three funds including the Primary Healthcare…
The final moments of the late Dr Desree Moraa Obwogi paint a picture of a young lady who was battling stress and depression. On the day she died by suicide, Dr Moraa had informed her colleague who was also her host that she wanted to go to…
The Digital Health Agency has announced the introduction of the National Health Information Exchange (HIE) ahead of the Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout in October 1, 2024. The HIE is a shared service that will consolidate and…
The healthcare workforce in Kenya will be equipped with 70,000 mobile tablets and 5,000 laptops ahead of the Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout in October 1, 2024. According to Principal Secretary for Medical Services Harry Kimtai, the…
When you go on any social media “For You” page—a discovery feed driven by an algorithm, the content is always varied. There will be videos and posts about your favourite artists, sports teams, or upcoming movies. But there’s also world…
In many parts of the world, the intense pressure to have a child of a specific gender can create emotional and social turmoil, often placing unfair blame on women. This persistent desire for a son or a daughter leads to significant stress…
straZeneca, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has partnered with Tricog Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions, and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to conduct a groundbreaking study evaluating the effectiveness of…
AstraZeneca, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has partnered with Tricog Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions, and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to conduct a groundbreaking study evaluating the effectiveness…
Have you ever found yourself struggling to finish tasks? You’ve used all productivity hacks from psychologists, influencers, or motivational speakers. You know you’re not lazy, you do get things done—eventually. But starting every task…
Coccidiosis is the major disease causing economic losses to rabbit farmers in Kenya. 79.4 per…
