The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an urgent warning over a counterfeit batch of Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills that has reportedly entered the Kenyan market. The regulator said the falsified medicine, identified by batch number T34197R, poses potential health risks and may fail to provide the intended protection …
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A fresh constitutional petition has been lodged at the High Court seeking to halt the enforcement of a contested 2 percent Health Information Management System (HIMS) utilization fee. The petitioners argue that the fee, deducted from claims submitted by healthcare providers through the Social Health Authority (SHA), is unconstitutional, unlawful, …
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s support for St John Ambulance Kenya, announcing the allocation of land in Nairobi’s Upper Hill and a financial boost towards the construction of a new headquarters. Speaking during the 95th St John Ambulance Annual Parade and Inspection at State House, Nairobi, the President …
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Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a 4-kilogram liver tumour in a delicate seven-hour operation, giving a patient a new lease on life. The procedure, known as a right hepatectomy, was carried out during a three-day Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp held at the hospital from June 10 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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