Latest health stories from across Kenya.
An accident patient who was admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has been reunited with his family after seven years apart, following a social media appeal that helped trace his relatives. In a statement, KNH said Samuel Mburu, who…
Kenya has secured Sh10.4 billion (USD 80 million) in funding over the next five years to accelerate the implementation of the country’s Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan and advance efforts to end preventable…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has gazetted the minimum benefit limits for Kenya’s mandatory inbound travel health insurance. In a Special Issue Gazette Notice dated July 29, 2026, Duale stated that the new requirements require all…
More than 500 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in Kisumu County have received Sh1.6 million from Kisumu Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda to support their welfare and facilitate their work in delivering healthcare services at the grassroots.…
People who insist on calculating exact figures rather than estimating, whether it’s a PAYE deduction or a forex pip value, tend to carry that same standard into other parts of their life. That instinct for clarity and precision is just as…
A sample of iceberg lettuce from the food supplier Taylor Farms has tested positive for the parasite that caused an explosive diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands of people in the US, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration…
By A, KNA Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti has directed the County Public Service Board (CPSB) to advertise and recruit 500 nurses to boost health services. This comes after the executive and the Nurses Union failed to find a common ground…
By I, KNA Vihiga County Governor Dr. Wilber Otichillo has opened the 4th East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM) Kenya Chapter Conference at Sosa Cottages, marking a significant moment for the nursing…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board has appointed Terry Chelangat Rotich as the Authority’s Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services. In a statement, SHA Board Chairperson Dr Abdi Mohamed said the appointment followed a…
Neurological Conditions: Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) and Newcastle University, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, begin development of a national roadmap to tackle stigma surrounding neurological…
Kenya and the United States have signed the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement (SOAG) under the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework, paving the way for enhanced collaboration in strengthening the country’s healthcare system.…
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has directed the World Bank Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (BREHS) Project to fast-track the implementation of three key national health surveys to…
Every individual experiences moments of stress, emotional exhaustion, and uncertainty in their personal or professional life. While modern lifestyles offer convenience and opportunities, they can also create mental and emotional pressure.…
Meru County has healthcare facilities licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and approved by the Social Health Authority (SHA). Level 4, Level 3, and Level 2 facilities in Meru County offer inpatient and…
A few months ago, the idea of walking a marathon felt impossible. The thought of spending hours on my feet seemed like something only “fit people” could do. Every marathon photo I saw online featured smiling people in activewear, and I was…
Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has signed an initiative worth Ksh. 4.5B aimed at expanding access to maternal care in underserved communities across the country. Maternal and child healthcare remains a major public…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has called for increased investment in cancer research, saying it is key to reducing Kenya’s growing cancer burden through improved prevention, early detection and treatment. The…
By Grace Zawadi Scientists have found farmers in the Central Highlands are suffering a nutrient…
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital has clarified the deadline for applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after it was inadvertently omitted from the initial job advertisement. In a notice issued on…
Most evaluations of red light therapy focus on the face. The neck and chest are addressed far less often, despite the fact that these areas show age just as quickly and are often more neglected. This is a thirty-day assessment of using a…
“You’ll never be good enough.” “Don’t even bother applying.” “Everyone else is smarter than you.” “You’re going to fail.” If you’ve ever had thoughts like these, you’re not alone. Every single person has an inner voice. Sometimes it’s your…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has published the official list of all licensed medical and dental practitioners, health facilities and ambulances authorized to operate in the country for the year 2026. In a…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has directed all ambulance owners and operators in the country to register their ambulances by July 17, 2026, or risk regulatory action. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 30,…
Healthcare providers across the country have been given three months to fully integrate their systems with the Health Management Information System (HMIS) or risk being decontracted by the Social Health Authority (SHA). The directive was…
