Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah has threatened to call doctors out on strike if the government fails to resolve the ongoing nurses’ dispute within seven days.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7 – The Radiant Group of Hospitals (RGHs) has announced a long-term plan to modernise its healthcare facilities to meet surging demand for advanced medical services, driven…
For a half marathon (21.1 km), whether you walk, run, or use a run-walk strategy, the biggest factors are consistent training, sensible pacing, fuelling, hydration and recovery. The goal isn’t simply to cover 21.1 km. It’s to arrive at the…
If you spend any time on TikTok, Instagram or any of the other social media platforms—and chances are you do—you’ve probably noticed a growing trend. Young Kenyans are planning and taking international trips simply because they can, and…
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Residents of Kericho County registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) can access healthcare services from public and private facilities under the framework. According to the current SHA facility listing, Kericho County has…
Gertrude’s Go Green Week Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has called on health facilities in Kenya to treat sustainability as an operational priority, rather than a standalone environmental initiative, pointing to its investments in…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has responded to demonstrations by holders of Diploma in Pharmacy over the implementation of the 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards. Duale said the Ministry of Health had taken note of the concerns…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 3 – Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has urged other health facilities to make sustainability part of their daily operations, saying measures such as solar power and waste recycling…
By Antynet Ford Kenya’s wheat gridlock, and rising world prices, are set to remove the…
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Nyandarua County has upgraded 42 health facilities that serve more than 28,500 patients monthly under the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework. The official list of facilities licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists…
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…
