Health

Kenya has trained 2,200 health workers to strengthen its readiness in the event of an Ebola outbreak, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has said. Oluga noted that the government has stepped up screening, training, and case management measures to prevent the virus from entering the country. Click here …

President William Ruto has defended the government’s decision to approve a proposed Ebola health facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the move is rooted in Kenya’s long-standing health partnership with the United States and other international allies. Speaking during a media roundtable in Wajir on Monday, Ruto said the facility …

The government has introduced enhanced Ebola surveillance measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by designating Gate 16 for passengers arriving from countries classified as high-risk for Ebola transmission. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the move following an inspection tour of the airport, noting that the measures were …

The United States has pledged $13.5 million (about Ksh 1.75 billion) to support Kenya’s preparedness against Ebola, as cooperation between Nairobi and Washington deepens following reported regional outbreaks and discussions about managing exposed American citizens in Kenya. According to a statement from U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, U.S. Secretary …

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 …