Health

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 …

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has outlined the state of Kenya’s healthcare sector and the legislative path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), revealing that more than 29 million Kenyans have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA). Duale made the presentation at the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, chaired by …

The Ministry of Health has introduced a new plan to guarantee free primary healthcare services, with facilities required to clearly identify government-funded care through a Green Label Charter, Health CS Aden Duale has announced. The charter will be prominently displayed in all Level 2 and Level 3 public health facilities, …

Health advocates have expressed support for the government’s initiative to vaccinate schoolgirls against HPV, the virus responsible for cervical cancer. The vaccine is highly effective—90 to 100 per cent—in preventing HPV infections, particularly if administered before the onset of sexual activity, protecting against cancers and genital warts. Click here to …