Latest health stories from across Kenya.
A 2020 study on the cost of diabetes care in public health facilities in Kenya found that the proportion of patients facing catastrophic healthcare spending rose from 63.1 per cent to 75.4 per cent when transport costs were included.
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), has successfully performed the region’s first robotic gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major milestone in the advancement of surgical care.
Siaya County residents registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) can access services in health facilities licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). According to the current SHA registry, Level 4…
The procedure, known medically as robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy, combines surgeons’ expertise with robotic technology to improve precision, visualisation and control during surgery.
Endometriosis has increasingly made headlines in recent years as women speak more openly about a condition that has for decades been misunderstood, underdiagnosed and, in many cases, dismissed as ordinary menstrual pain. In Kenya, the…
President William Ruto on the first day of the on-going inaugural Kenya Health Summit 2026 said in the last three years, government has continued to solve health issues thanks to reforms which have been undertaken. Majority of Kenya’s…
The discussions took place during the Nairobi International Cancer Forum 2026, held as part of ASCA Week 2026, with participants focusing on expanding cancer services closer to communities and reducing delays in diagnosis and access to…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has disbursed the second batch of payments for verified pending claims valued at Sh10 million and below arising from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy…
Confidence after 30 looks different for every woman, and the growing interest in quality injectables is part of a bigger shift in how women approach aging on their own terms. Something has shifted in how women over 30 talk about aging.…
The study found that artesunate remained effective in children infected with malaria parasites carrying PfK13 mutations, which are linked to artemisinin resistance, where malaria parasites develop a delayed response to artemisinin-based…
Laikipia County Government has welcomed the opening of a new Pathcare Medical Laboratory branch in Nyahururu, saying the facility will complement diagnostic services offered by public health facilities in the county. Laikipia County Deputy…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has clarified the implementation of Kenya’s mandatory travel health insurance requirement for non-Kenyan travellers entering the country, following public concern over the recently announced minimum…
Alzheimer’s disease represents a significant challenge in the field of health and medical research, demanding prompt and effective strategies for management. Early detection of the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease is a critical component in…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rejected claims published by the Daily Nation regarding the two percent service fee charged on claims processed through the national digital health system, insisting the deductions are lawful and do…
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…
