Duale: Afya.ke is State-owned but not certified to provide health services
Duale says the platform was developed by NIS under the Jubilee administration but was never submitted for certification as Murang’a contests its deactivation.
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Health
Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Doctors change tack, abandon agitation for dialogue in new CBA push
KMPDU has opened separate negotiation with the Ministry of Health and county governments, targeting a December 2026 deadline to conclude the 2025–2029 CBA.
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Doctors change tack, abandon agitation for dialogue in new CBA push
KMPDU has opened separate negotiation with the Ministry of Health and county governments, targeting a December 2026 deadline to conclude the 2025–2029 CBA.
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Duale: Murang'a digital health system belonged to NIS
Murang’a County’s health system, which has been reportedly shut down was hosted on a platform owned by the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said.
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Uganda discharges all 60 contacts of Kenyan Ebola patient after 21-day monitoring
Uganda Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said the contacts had been traced and monitored across different locations, including points of entry and exit, hotels and transport operators involved in the traveller’s movements.
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Africa CDC demands immediate lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions, warns of threat to healthcare services
The continental health agency warns that sanctions could disrupt medical supplies, undermine healthcare financing and restrict access to life-saving services in Zimbabwe.
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‘Burden and loss’ builds in DR Congo, as Kenya strengthens Ebola containment
The country remains the epicentre of an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease that was officially declared in mid-May. It began in the volatile eastern region and has now spread to eight provinces, the latest being Nord-Ubangi in the…
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Eastleigh building collapse: How dust, debris and trauma may affect health
So far, three people have been rescued as rescue operations enter day three. While rescue teams work to reach anyone trapped beneath the rubble, exposure to airborne particles, physical injuries and the emotional shock of the incident…
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Kwale health advocates urge state to empower community officers amid rising youth HIV cases
The appeal comes as schools prepare to close for the long December holiday, a period local administrators say brings greater risks of early sexual activity, unintended pregnancies, and sexual abuse.
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SHA to resume verification of pending NHIF claims worth Sh10 million and above on Monday
The authority said the schedule showing the dates for visits to the affected facilities is available on its official website, www.sha.go.ke.
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SHA to Resume Verification of NHIF Claims Worth Sh10 Million and Above
The Social Health Authority (SHA) will resume the verification of pending claims worth Sh10 million and above owed to healthcare facilities under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) on October 26, 2026. In a notice issued…
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A year after El Fasher’s fall, women and girls face lingering trauma and insecurity — UN report
The survey found that 49 organisations had observed signs of psychological distress among women and girls displaced from the city, while 48 reported that women were unable to sleep because of their experiences.
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How daily walking may support brain health and concentration- Study
The findings suggest that staying physically active over time may be associated with better brain health, although the study does not prove that walking more directly improves cognitive abilities.
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The struggle to conceive: What Kenyan couples need to know about infertility
The low monthly probability of conception highlights the challenges couples may face when trying to have children, with experts urging partners to seek medical advice together rather than placing blame on one another.
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Gov’t conducts second Ebola burial under strict public health protocols
The second person who died after contracting Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease was buried on Saturday in an elaborate event that was headlined by public health protocols.
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Polio’s vanishing scars: Health workers warn complacency risks outbreaks
In the maternity ward at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, health workers and Rotary volunteers marked World Polio Day by vaccinating babies and urging mothers to protect their children against a disease that can cause permanent…
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Kenya’s second Ebola victim buried under strict safety measures
The 65-year-old woman died on Friday and was laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery, where access to the burial site was restricted to prevent unauthorised entry.
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IGAD to assess animal health labs in Kenya and eight African countries
The assessments will inform individual laboratory improvement plans, mentorship and further capacity building under a regional initiative aimed at.
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Ministry of Health sets up 24-hour response desk at Eastleigh building collapse site
The support stations will coordinate medical assistance and help families awaiting news of relatives affected by the collapse
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Kenya Reports Second Ebola Death
Ministry of health has confirmed second Ebola death in Kenya after 65-year-old lady, who was third confirmed case, succumbed to the virus. Health Director Patrick Amoth in a statement issued on Friday, October 23, said that on October 13,…
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Study finds AI can predict heart disease risk up to 10 years before symptoms appear
The findings suggest that sleep studies, which are commonly used to diagnose sleep disorders, could also provide important insights into a person's future.
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Caffeine in soft drinks linked to brain differences, mental health concerns in children
Caffeine is a stimulant that increases activity in the brain and nervous system, helping people feel more awake. It is found in coffee, tea, energy drinks.
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Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria raise concern in Uganda
Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport as conflicting accounts cloud the.
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Major Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo as outbreak continues
The trial comes amid a worsening Ebola crisis that has claimed more than 4,600 lives in the DRC since May. Despite the scale of the outbreak, no vaccine.
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