Health

Kenya has received international recognition at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva after being officially certified as having eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness. The World Health Organization (WHO) formally awarded Kenya the certification, praising the country’s sustained public health interventions, strong leadership, and coordinated …

The Ministry of Health has stepped up surveillance and preparedness efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak has raised concern across East Africa because of porous borders and regular cross-border movement within the region. Click here to …

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have officially called off their strike following a return-to-work agreement reached after lengthy negotiations between hospital management and union representatives. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday that the industrial action was resolved through intensive talks involving the Kenya National Union of Nurses …

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has threatened to withdraw from the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme, citing difficulties teachers are facing in accessing healthcare services. Union officials, speaking during celebrations of Aggrey Namisi’s re-election as KNUT national deputy chairperson, said they are reviewing their participation in the …

A recent study highlights significant gaps in cancer recognition and the management of oncological emergencies (OEs) in Kenya. Researchers Omar Abdihamid, Fatuma Affey, Juliet Maina, and Christine Ngaruiya note that while Kenya has made progress in upgrading cancer care facilities, acute oncological emergencies still require urgent attention. Click here to …

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has authorised charges against several individuals and health facilities following investigations into alleged fraud at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement dated February 25, 2026, the ODPP confirmed it had reviewed investigation files submitted by the Directorate of Criminal …

Samson Mutua has made history as the first Kenyan to receive the Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection. The 26-year-old, who works as a delivery rider and Community Health Practitioner in Kawangware, was administered the first two injections at Riruta Health Centre at 8 a.m., with the shots given in his lower …

The Ministry of Health has launched the National Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Steering Committee as part of fresh efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale presided over the inauguration, terming the committee a key milestone in enhancing accountability …

Kenya’s status as a Lower Middle-Income Country (LMIC), once seen as a milestone, is increasingly being viewed as a challenge for the nation’s health sector, according to a new report by the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi. The study shows that as Kenya’s …

Kenya plans to establish an AI-in-Health Centre of Excellence at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve specialized healthcare services. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said the initiative will focus on building global partnerships, supporting health-sector transformation, and enhancing the skills of local clinicians through …