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CS Duale Accuses Hospitals of Looting Ksh11 Billion From SHA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused hospitals of masterminding the loss of billions from the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that Ksh11 billion

January 29, 2026

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SHA Breaks Silence on Claims of Preferential Treatment in Health Care Access

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has dismissed claims that some Kenyan patients receive preferential treatment when accessing health services, insisting that differences in approval

January 21, 2026

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Health CS Duale Unleashes Special Police Unit to Crack Down on Quack Doctors

The Minsitry of Health (MoH) has moved to tame the alarming rise of quack medical practitioners administering health services to Kenyans. Health Cabinet Secretary

January 20, 2026

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Civil Society Protests Omtatah’s Move to Block Critical Kenya–US Health Funding

Civil society organizations are raising alarm over Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah’s court challenge to the Kenya–US Bilateral Cooperation Framework, which provides critical funding for

January 19, 2026

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KNH Doctors Save Two-Year-Old After Peanut Gets Stuck in His Lung

Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully saved the life of a two-year-old boy after food particles became trapped deep inside his lung,

January 13, 2026

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Kenya-US Health Partnership Hits Legal Roadblock as Oduor Battles High Court Order

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has urged the Court of Appeal to lift a High Court order suspending the implementation of a multi-billion-dollar health partnership

January 12, 2026

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Kenya Moves to Approve Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Injection in Major Health Breakthrough

The Ministry of Health has moved to strengthen Kenya’s fight against new HIV infections by recommending the registration of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention

January 12, 2026

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NASCOP and HENNET Warn Kenyans Against False HIV ‘Cures’ and Misinformation

The National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and the Health NGOs Network (HENNET) have issued a strong warning against claims that HIV can

January 7, 2026

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Duale Cracks Down on ‘Miracle Healing’ Claims as Doctors Face KMPDC Probe

The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to investigate medical professionals who allegedly claimed they participated in

January 5, 2026

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CS Duale Announces Severe Penalties for Illegal Sale of Prescription Drugs

Health Ministry warns pharmacies face license revocation and criminal prosecution for selling sildenafil and other prescription medicines without authorization The Ministry of Health has

December 24, 2025

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Government Cracks Down on Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Sold Over the Counter

The government is taking action against the widespread illegal sale of erectile dysfunction medications, launching comprehensive enforcement measures to protect public health. Health authorities

December 23, 2025

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Ruto Tells NGOs to Take Health Funding Complaints to Washington

President William Ruto has sharply criticized NGOs opposing the new United States health funding framework, telling them to direct their frustrations to Washington instead

December 11, 2025

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U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy

The Ministry of Health has dismissed allegations that the government traded off Kenyans’ personal medical data under the newly signed health cooperation deal between

December 8, 2025

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Nairobi Welcomes New Cutting-Edge Blood Technology Centre to Improve Safety and Access

Blood technology giant Terumo has officially opened its Africa headquarters and regional training centre in Nairobi, marking a major step in strengthening blood safety

December 4, 2025

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Emergency Care in Nairobi Gets a Boost With Mbagathi Hospital Oxygen Plant

Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital has unveiled a new oxygen plant worth Ksh11 million, a development set to transform emergency care and improve patient outcomes

December 4, 2025

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President Ruto Warns Hospitals Hiding Maternal Mortality Data

President William Ruto has issued a firm warning to hospitals that fail to submit accurate reports on maternal and child deaths occurring within their

November 20, 2025

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Kenya and US Finalize Health Partnership to Boost Universal Health Coverage

Kenya is set to strengthen its health partnership with the United States through a new bilateral agreement aimed at boosting Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

November 14, 2025

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New Kenyan Law Bans Fertility Tourism, Allows Only Altruistic Surrogacy

The National Assembly has passed the landmark Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of fertility treatments and surrogacy in

November 13, 2025

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Parliament Wraps Up Probe into Alleged Unethical Kidney Transplants at Mediheal Eldoret

The National Assembly Health Committee says it will complete a parallel parliamentary investigation into allegations of unethical organ transplant practices at Mediheal Hospital in

November 12, 2025

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Made in Kenya, Changing the World: VacciBox Named Finalist for Prestigious Global Award

A game-changing, Kenyan solar-powered invention is taking the world by storm as it transforms vaccine delivery in the most remote of communities. The VacciBox,

November 7, 2025

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