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Why treatment for patients seeking care overseas is on hold

The ongoing Iran, Israel-US war has left patients bound for treatment in Turkey, India, Pakistan and Cyprus stranded as Middle Eastern airspace closures halt flights.

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How too much screentime affects brain health

Experts warn that excessive smartphone and social media use is becoming a growing threat to brain health and mental well-being.

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Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

Data shows 3.3 million Kenyans in northern counties are facing acute food insecurity.

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MPs probe KNH over idle Sh453m oxygen facility

Kenyatta National Hospital is under pressure to explain why it spends Sh600 million annually on oxygen while its Sh453 million oxygen plant remains idle.

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Omollo warns against political hooliganism, calls for restraint

The government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on political violence while reaffirming its commitment to promoting education and development initiatives.

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SHA registration scandal: Critics chide CS Duale over cosmetic arrests

The critics argue that arrests and pronouncements made by ODPP are cosmetic and meant to create the impression of action, rather than address systemic loopholes.

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Bare reality: How acute condom shortage fuels surge in HIV, STIs

Brian, a 40-year-old resident of Kapseret, first noticed a burning sensation when passing urine. What began as mild discomfort soon turned into severe pain.

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Experts explain new anti-HIV jabs ahead of rollout tomorrow

Lenacapavir is expected to have no major side effects, with eligible Kenyans set to receive at least four injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) doses annually.

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SHA recruitment wrangles leaves fate of former NHIF staff in limbo

Wrangling continues to delay recruitment of senior employees at the new health scheme, with at least 200 former NHIF staff seconded to the Public Service Commission still awaiting deployment.

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Fear and risk: How Kenyan women fight to survive in labour rooms

Kenyan women face fear and high risks in labour rooms as many struggle to access safe maternal care.

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Experts warn as C-Section rate surpasses WHO guidelines

Experts warn that Kenya’s C-section rate, at 18% of all births, exceeds WHO recommended guidelines.

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Acute condom shortage linked to donor cuts, raising sex risk fears

There are growing fears of a rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as the country runs out of condoms.

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Kenya asked to decide on US health deal as court puts it on hold

The US government has stated that Kenya holds the sovereign power to go through with the Sh322 billion health deal agreed between the two countries last year.

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From paralysis to bleeding disorders and death: Inside Turkana's drought-related snakebites

Poor road networks and difficult terrain often delay access to health facilities, a situation worsened by insecurity in some areas.

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No food; Learners keep off school as drought persists in Turkana

Most schools have run out of food supplies and are also grappling with acute water shortages, forcing learners to trek long distances in search of the scarce commodity.

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Farmers watch in despair as ASAL area's food basket dries up

Farmers in Turkana’s ASAL region face growing despair as shrinking Kerio River waters threaten a 750-acre irrigation scheme that sustains communities affected by drought and banditry.

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Suguta families battle hunger as aid falters

Providing humanitarian aid to families in Turkana County’s hard-hit Suguta area remains a major challenge, despite thousands of households affected by the ongoing drought.

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As drought bites, thirsty Turkana residents trek for every drop of water

Women clutch empty jerricans, children drowse in the heat, and goats bleat weakly from thirst.

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Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections

Injectable PrEP is a game-changer for HIV prevention among discordant couples and the wider Kenyan population.

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Mothers, babies battle starvation as Turkana drought crisis worsens

Severe drought has devastated livelihoods, destroyed livestock, and caused widespread suffering among local families.

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Drought forces Turkana families to flee across borders

Residents of drought-hit villages in Loima Sub-County, Turkana, are migrating to neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan in search of water and pasture.

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How PrEP is administered

The injection is administered under the skin in the abdominal area by a healthcare provider and is designed to be discreet and convenient.

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Drought devastates Turkana as pastoralists trek long distances for water and pasture

At least eight out of every ten people in Turkana County have been affected by the ongoing drought, as prolonged dry conditions continue to devastate livelihoods in northern Kenya.

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Stakeholders demand SHA payment list

Medical experts and hospitals are demanding immediate publication of Social Health Authority payments made by the government for scrutiny, transparency, and accountability.

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Sh19.8b needed to avert collapse of maternity, primary health care

The Ministry of Health has warned of a looming crisis in the delivery of free primary healthcare and maternity services as it seeks exchequer release of Sh5.9 billion to clear pending claims.

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SHA woes: Unpaid claims cripple hospitals, push patients to pay cash

Sh11 billion claims have been rejected, money Health CS Aden Duale maintains shall not be paid, citing fraud.

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Duale in crisis talks as SHA recruitment wrangles deepens

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been forced to convene a crisis meeting with the SHA board and management to address mounting disputes over its recruitment process.

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Healing beyond surgery: Women fighting fistula reclaim dignity, lives

Irene Alivitsa spent nearly two years struggling alone, waking up to find herself soiled, too embarrassed to share her ordeal. 

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Pharmacy-based PrEP emerges as key in Kenya's HIV fight

Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.

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SHA denies jobs bias as ex-NHIF staff wait for deployment

The hiring of staff for the new health scheme has been rocked by wrangles, with at least 200 former employees of the defunct NHIF currently stuck at the PSC awaiting deployment.

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US withdrawal from WHO sparks global health alarm

They have cautioned that the move could weaken disease surveillance, disrupt critical programmes, and strain already overstretched health systems.

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Exit of US from WHO a big blow to global health, warns experts

The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for global health agencies at a time when donor funding is declining.

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SHA shame: Kalenjins and Somalis take up almost half county jobs

The revelations have sparked public uproar and raised constitutional questions over inclusivity in government hiring.

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State to receive 110,000 doses of injectable HIV prevention drug

It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.

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HPV self-testing set to revolutionise cervical cancer detection in Kenya

The adoption of AmpFire HPV DNA testing technology, donated by Rotary International, has been a game-changer in HPV screening, enabling early detection of the virus long before it turns cancerous.

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Living with sickle cell: Families' pain as awareness and treatment lag

The Facility Improvement Financing programme under SHA will allow sub-county hospitals to procure sickle cell medicines, improving affordability and access through reimbursement.

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How one father is leading Kenya's malaria fight

The death of seven children to malaria was a tragedy that shook Samson Okoth’s world.

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Health services on the brink after US support halted

Interventions for diseases previously supported by PEPFAR remain uncertain amid stalled actualisation of the newly signed Sh322 billion U.S.–Kenya health cooperation framework.

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Health: USAID out, in comes government to government deal

The US will contribute Sh207 billion while Kenya is expected to provide Sh110 billion.  

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SHA scams and unpaid claims threaten UHC

In 2025 alone, 80 health facilities were suspended or shut down for submitting fraudulent SHA claims.

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