Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Starting today, Kenyans can walk into any Goodlife Pharmacy and receive free blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass Index (BMI) tests, following a nationwide rollout aimed at boosting early detection of lifestyle diseases.
In many parts of Kenya, accessing quality healthcare remains a significant hurdle, particularly for women who often prioritize their families’ health over their own. The high cost, long distances to facilities, and an intimidating…
Premature birth, birth asphyxia, and pneumonia continue to be top killers of children under the age of five in Kenya, according to the Kenya Vital Statistics Report 2024, released on July 9, 2025, by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…
A new report has sounded the alarm over Kenya’s packaged food market, revealing that over 90 percent of products sold contain dangerously high levels of sugar, salt, or fat. The Global Access to Nutrition Index (ATNi), which evaluates the…
In the United States, millions of people live in neighborhoods where healthcare is hard to reach. These health disparities are often tied to where someone lives, how much they earn, or what language they speak. While national policy…
Most everyone has experienced that feeling of walking into a spot and somehow knowing you just don’t belong. It could be the looks you’re given or when the conversations all stop as you approach the counter. But, the one place you…
By Maryanne Musilo Kiambu poultry farmer Wanjiku Ngugi has turned to a kitchen remedy that’s…
Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), launched in late 2023, replaced the long-standing National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) last…
By MaryAnne Musilo Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is intensifying across Narok, Kajiado, Homa Bay, and…
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President William Ruto has unveiled a flexible payment scheme, “Lipa SHA Polepole” (Pay SHA little by little), designed to make healthcare more accessible for the country’s informal sector workers under the Social Health Authority (SHA).…
Haleon, the consumer health company that took over the business of GSK, has launched its transformative Pain Management Institute (HPMI) in Kenya.
On World Vape Day and World No Tobacco Days marked on May 30th and 31st respectively, BAT Kenya is calling for collaboration to accelerate progress towards building a smokeless world
Speaking to EU Member of Parliament Phidias Pinayotto in Cyprus during a live lecture (The Global Order in Transition), Prof Jeffrey Sachs revealed his research, based on information from his wide connections with scientists in the field…
As world leaders gathered for the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva early this week, the new Strike Out Snakebite (SOS) initiative unveiled a confronting art installation to highlight the critical need for action against the daily…
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading specialist cancer center, has today announced a pioneering partnership with NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services,
By Shadrack Kiratu Most health insurers are digitising and aim to turn these investments into a competitive advantage. Across Kenya and other emerging markets, insurers are investing heavily in digital transformation – automating claims,…
The last time Ian went to the hospital, they told him to reduce stress. His doctor also suggested a psychiatrist he could visit if he wanted to get mental health treatment. Unfortunately, the psychiatrist was out of his price range. He…
Living outside the city has its perks: fresh air, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed pace. But for Michael and Joan, raising their family on a small farm came with a unique challenge: accessing reliable healthcare. The nearest hospital was a…
Equity Afya, has rapidly established itself as a leading force significant – in Kenya’s healthcare sector. With a clear mission to offer accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to communities, Equity Afya is reshaping the…
In a country where access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many, Equity Afya has emerged as a beacon of hope. Established in 2015 under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), this network of franchised medical outpatient centres…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a critical alert about certain batches of Paracetamol 1000mg/100ml injections, warning Kenyans against their use due to serious quality concerns. The affected products, all manufactured by…
By Wairimu Gikenye A glass of aloe vera a day could cut dangerously high blood…
Kinky sex is adventurous. It can also be a way of exploring intimacy with a sex partner. Kink requires an element of trust that can make sexual partners develop stronger bonds. Many people who practice kink can also attest to how much more…
