JOOTRH announces theatre renovations after quality-of-care complaints
JOOTRH urged referring health facilities to coordinate with its management before sending patients for elective surgical procedures during the renovation.
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Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Study identifies immune cells that can attack deadliest lung cancer
The study found that gamma delta T cells could detect and attack these lung cancers that are able to evade conventional cancer-fighting immune cells.
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Lead poisoning kills 3.5 million people yearly as WHO warns of growing global threat
WHO says lead exposure causes more than 3.5 million deaths annually and affects up to 815 million children, urging governments to tighten controls on the.
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Ebola recovery explained: The tests patients must pass before leaving hospital
Kenya is monitoring exposed contacts for 21 days, but confirmed Ebola patients must undergo treatment and meet strict clinical and laboratory requirements.
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Oburu breaks silence on his health: ‘Those spreading rumours, here I am!’
The ODM leader has criticised those who mocked his illness and appeared happy about his condition. “Sickness is not public."
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Pope Leo XIV recovering well after lung cancer surgery, doctors say
Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said a chest X-ray showed that the lung was recovering well, two days after the 71-year-old pontiff.
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Nutrition Leading Up To A Marathon: What To Eat Before Race Day
Preparing for a marathon is not just about walking or running long distances. What you eat in the weeks and days leading up to race day can make a significant difference to your energy levels, endurance, recovery and ability to finish…
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$3 billion pledged for Ebola: Why Africa CDC wants money to reach villages
Most Ebola deaths are happening in villages, far from hospitals and proper care. Getting the money there means faster testing, safer health workers
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SHA gives hospitals more time to meet contracting requirements as new December 31 deadline is set
SHA has extended the transition period for existing healthcare provider contracts to December 31, 2026, giving hospitals more time to meet outstanding.
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Where to Access SHA-Covered Treatment in Lamu County [Full List]
Residents of Lamu County can access healthcare through a network of dispensaries, clinics, health centers, and hospitals across the county that the Social Health Authority contracts with. The Social Health Authority finances eligible…
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What “Organic” Really Certifies On Your Beauty And Wellness Labels
Ninety-five per cent. That is the figure behind the USDA Organic seal, one of the most widely recognised organic marks in the world, and it explains why a certified label means far more than a word printed on a pretty bottle. Products that…
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When every second counts: What you need to know about CPR
A man collapses at home. A woman falls unconscious in a market. A young footballer drops to the ground during a match. Someone slumps over in a matatu. For a moment, everyone freezes. “Call an ambulance,” someone says, or someone flags…
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When mental health struggles go unheard
Elsewhere, a young woman loses her parents, becomes pregnant at a young age and experiences psychological distress with little family support.
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Papal health news: A sensitive issue for Vatican
From the silence surrounding John XXIII's cancer to the detailed medical bulletins issued during Francis's hospitalisations, Vatican communication about popes' health has gradually opened up over the past half-century.
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Oburu family cautions against spread of 'fake news' regarding his health
The family of ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned Kenyans against spreading false reports about his health following renewed online rumours.
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Suspected Ebola case at Nanyuki hospital tests negative
In a statement dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the hospital confirmed that laboratory tests conducted at the National Virology Reference Laboratory returned negative results for Ebola.
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Aga Khan Hospital fined Ksh.1 million for Postnatal death in 2019
The Aga Khan University Hospital has been fined Ksh.1 million by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) over lapses in the care and management of a woman who died shortly after giving birth in August 2019.
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Pope heads to hospital for lung operation
The 71-year-old will head to the Gemelli hospital in the late morning, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told AFP.
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SHA-Accredited Hospitals in Laikipia Residents Need to Know
Laikipia County has a network of hospitals, health centers, medical clinics, and dispensaries serving communities across the county, contracted under the Social Health Authority (SHA). SHA has approved facilities in areas including…
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Gov't gazettes new Ebola rules as Kenya heightens disease surveillance
In a special Kenya Gazette notice dated October 12, 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale declared Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus a formidable epidemic disease under Section 35 of the Public Health Act.
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One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection – Study
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Strengthening mental health support for Kenya’s Community Health Promoters
Every day, community health promoters visit households, identify health concerns, refer patients to health facilities and support families facing difficult circumstances. But limited resources and expanding responsibilities can make their…
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JOORTH health care workers urged to respond to duty
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has urged Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) health care professions to deliver their duties well and report to work following health concerns.
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66 contacts of Kenya’s first Ebola patient quarantined - CS Duale
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said that 66 people suspected to have come into contact with Kenya’s first Ebola patient have been accounted for and are being quarantined at the National Police Service Hospital in Nairobi.
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