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Teenage mothers in Kenya will no longer have to depend on their parents’ health insurance, thanks to a new government initiative that grants them

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made history once again by successfully performing Kenya’s first pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), a landmark

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially launched East Africa’s first AI-powered 256-slice CT scanner at The Nairobi Hospital, marking a major breakthrough in

The government has unveiled a new plan to intensify efforts against the marketing and consumption of unhealthy foods, with a strong focus on protecting

Kenya is grappling with a fresh Mpox outbreak, with 137 confirmed cases spreading across 16 counties, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The

In a powerful ruling that underscores patient rights and medical accountability, the High Court has ordered Aga Khan University Hospital and one of its

Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially assumed her role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA), following a successful vetting

The Ministry of Health has insisted that the Social Health Authority (SHA) is now fully operational and transforming healthcare access nationwide. Providing an update

In a bold move to curb nicotine addiction and protect public health, the Kenyan government has suspended all licences for the manufacture, import, sale,

Kenyan nurse Khadija Mohamed Juma is changing how the country thinks about blood donation with one powerful goal: “Deliver blood faster than pizza.” At

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has directed all employers across Kenya to comply with mandatory medical cover contributions under the Social Health Insurance (SHI)

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially inaugurated the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel on Monday, marking a key milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of

The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for mismanaging the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff from the

In a bold step toward strengthening healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Health has officially launched the Kenya Electronic National Vaccine and Immunization Portal (KeNVIP)—a

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has responded to growing pressure from nurses threatening a nationwide strike, stating that the government remains fully committed to

Kenya’s push for universal health coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) has gained momentum, with over 22 million citizens enrolling in just eight

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing its first Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) procedure, using the advanced

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to stop self-medicating with over-the-counter antibiotics, warning that the growing trend is fueling a global