HEALTH
Tharaka residents call for suspension of rallies amid Ebola concerns
October 7, 2026
Tharaka residents call for suspension of rallies amid Ebola concerns
Residents of Tharaka in Tharaka Nithi County are calling for the temporary suspension of public meetings and political rallies as…
Kenya quarantines 10 as Ebola contact tracing expands to 57
October 7, 2026
Kenya quarantines 10 as Ebola contact tracing expands to 57
Kenya has stepped up its response to Ebola following the confirmation of the country’s first imported case, with 10 people…
Kenya, Italian firm seal deal to build 15 hospitals across the country
September 9, 2026
Kenya, Italian firm seal deal to build 15 hospitals across the country
Kenya has entered into a new healthcare partnership with Italian investment firm GKSD Group that will facilitate the development of…
Duale defends new pharmacy standards as diploma holders protest
September 7, 2026
Duale defends new pharmacy standards as diploma holders protest
The Ministry of Health has defended the new 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards, dismissing concerns that the regulations could prevent…
Ruto gives officials one week to resolve health workers’ salary crisis
August 20, 2026
Ruto gives officials one week to resolve health workers’ salary crisis
President William Ruto has directed national and county government officials to find a solution to the delayed payment of health…
kindiki pledges to push sha registration to every kenyan
August 20, 2026
kindiki pledges to push sha registration to every kenyan
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Kenyan is registered under the Social Health…
Kenya Introduces Mandatory KSh6.4 Million Health Insurance Cover for Foreign Visitors
August 3, 2026
Kenya Introduces Mandatory KSh6.4 Million Health Insurance Cover for Foreign Visitors
Kenya has rolled out a new policy requiring most foreign visitors entering the country to obtain mandatory health insurance with…
Health CS Aden Duale Faces Criticism Over Response to Tough Questions From Journalists
July 27, 2026
Health CS Aden Duale Faces Criticism Over Response to Tough Questions From Journalists
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is under renewed public scrutiny following a series of media engagements in which he has…
Legal Battle Puts US-Backed Ebola Facility on Hold
June 17, 2026
Legal Battle Puts US-Backed Ebola Facility on Hold
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that the government suspended all activities related to the controversial Ebola quarantine facility…
Kenya Ready for Any Ebola Threat, PS Omollo Assures Public
June 7, 2026
Kenya Ready for Any Ebola Threat, PS Omollo Assures Public
The government has assured Kenyans that the country is fully prepared to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak…