More children receive measles, typhoid vaccines as drive ends

A large number of children have turned out for measles and typhoid vaccines as the Ministry of Health concludes its nationwide mass vaccination campaign.

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Missed vaccination risks a child's life as eradicated diseases return

Currently, Kenya is battling a measles outbreak in 23 counties, even as the Ministry of Health struggles to reach children who missed their vaccines due to persistent stock-outs.

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Syphilis infections rise sharply with women most hit

Most of the women who tested positive for the sexually transmitted disease were identified during Antenatal Clinics (ANC), alongside HIV.

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Patients can now breathe easy as hospitals enforce bed-sharing ban

Hospitals have started enforcing a government directive banning the over-admission of patients, following an order by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

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Kenya to benefit from new sickle cell care initiative

Kenya is among the countries set to benefit from enhanced screening and care for sickle cell anaemia.

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How goat feasts turn Maasai men into trusted family planning champions

Quarterly forums open safe space for Maasai men’s child spacing talks, boosting health. Self-injectables boost access, letting women choose privacy, convenience and safe spacing.

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Why more newborns are contracting HIV from breastfeeding

A new report by the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCOP) and UNAIDS reveals that many infants are contracting the virus during breastfeeding.

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Concern over low HIV treatment uptake among children

According to the latest NASCOP report, only 8 out of every 10 babies born with HIV are initiated on treatment—equivalent to 75 per cent.

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Kitengela health workers relive horror of hospital attack

Medics delivered baby while violent mob stormed Kitengela hospital premises. Nurses disguised themselves in patients’ clothes to escape attackers.

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Rude welcome for baby in hospital attacked by goons

Doctor recalls the terrifying moment when she had to operate on patient with goons all over. A pregnant woman was delivering a baby through C-section during the incident.

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Global Fund slashes Kenya's health allocation by Sh7 billion amid foreign aid cuts

The Global Fund (GF) has significantly reduced its health financial support to Kenya, just months after the US government froze foreign aid.

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Police accused of blocking healthcare workers, emergency services

Doctors have accused the police of obstructing healthcare workers and targeting medical facilities during protests.

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Low tobacco taxes light up disease crisis, anti-smoking groups warn

Anti-tobacco lobby groups in Kenya are calling on the government to increase taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

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Doctors plead for police escort, free passage for pregnant women amid Saba Saba unrest

The doctors, under the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), have said such measures would help prevent avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths.

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Missed BCG jabs, leaves newborns at risk of deadly TB

Failure to vaccinate newborns with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine puts them at serious risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), health experts have warned.

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Silent killer: Postpartum bleeding still claims ten mothers every day

Midwives rally to tackle bleeding after childbirth, country’s top maternal killer. Health ministry boosts referrals, CHPs trained to spot danger and guide families.

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Kenya to benefit from Sh 58.5 billion global polio eradication boost

Kenya is set to benefit from a US$450 million (Sh 58.5 billion) funding boost aimed at accelerating global polio eradication efforts.

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Ex-NHIF staff face over massive salary cuts after deployment to PSC

Former employees of NHIF cry foul after being deployed to PSC with salary cuts exceeding 200 per cent.

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SHA's Sh100b digital highway fails to curb fraudulent claims

Stakeholders in the health sector have raised concerns over the effectiveness of the Sh100 billion digital superhighway, under SHA following reports of fraudulent claims.

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Win for doctors as 1,800 interns posted with Sh206,000 monthly pay

It is a major win for doctors after the government posted 1,800 medical interns with a monthly salary of Sh206,000, following standoff over pay dispute.

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Measles, typhoid outbreaks spur vaccination drive

The Ministry of Health is set to conduct a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against measles and typhoid, following outbreaks reported in several parts of the country.

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How drug abuse threatens fight to end Aids deaths, HIV infections

In Kenya, 1,378,457 people are living with HIV, with high prevalence reported among key population, including two out of ten among people who inject drugs.

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Brain-dead: Doctors say rare for patients to recover

In cases of brain death, where the heart may still be beating, the patient has lost all vital brain functions, particularly in the brain stem.

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Left behind: Silent HIV crisis among men

As women benefit from focused HIV interventions, men are falling through the cracks. A bold new national campaign aims to dismantle the barriers and reset the narrative.

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'Testing isn't weakness': New drive targets rising HIV risks among men

Low HIV testing among men has led to poor treatment rates and increased deaths.

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Court refers Omtatah odious debts petition to Chief Justice

The High Court has referred a case seeking to stop President William Ruto from repaying loans not expressly authorised within the national budget to the Chief Justice Martha Koome to appoint a Bench.

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No life without a brain, surgeon cautions

Neurosurgeon says the brain controls everything a living person does. He says brain injuries, including being hit on the head, must be avoided at all costs.

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SHA CEO accused of court contempt as she deploys former NHIF staff

At least 215 deployment letters have already been dispatched, with an additional 400 reportedly in the pipeline.

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Health crisis brews as SHA halts monthly payments for millions

SHA payment shift sparks outrage among informal workers.

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Religious leaders, elders unite to end HIV by 2030

Despite decades of progress, stigma remains deeply entrenched in some communities and religious circles, where HIV is still associated with promiscuity and sin.

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Kenya rallies men to lead fight against HIV, AIDS

Kenya launches men and boys’ campaign for ending new HIV infections and AIDS deaths.

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Man on a mission: Top blood donor has saved lives 108 times so far

Court prosecutor Alpha Sanya inspired by the 1998 US Embassy bombing in Nairobi.Sanya visits schools, inspiring students to donate blood and nurture compassion early.

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Health allocation fails to plug US aid gap, dimming UHC ambitions

An allocation of Sh138b to the Health ministry is only a Sh2b increase from the 2024/25 budget.The amount fails to fill the gap left by America’s exit.

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Health Ministry dismisses claims of alleged BAT collaboration in stopping tobacco use

PS Muthoni said the allegations were a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Ministry’s efforts to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancer, which are strongly linked to tobacco use.

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Kenya's delayed global fund pledge threatens treatment of HIV, malaria and TB

People living with HIV and health advocates are urging the Kenyan government to fulfil its financial commitment to the Global Fund (GF).

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Show us the vaccines, advocates demand amid acute shortage

Health experts and survivors of polio are calling on the government to urgently address a critical shortage of newborn vaccines.

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Health hard hit by Trump's radical policies

US President’s stop-work order had disrupted operations of donor agency, USAid.

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Experts sound alarm over rising COVID-19 variant cases in UK

Kenyans urged to remain vigilant as mysterious COVID-19 strain spreads in Europe.

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Growing anxiety among parents as newborns miss out on polio, BCG vaccines

Growing anxiety among parents as newborns miss out on polio and BCG vaccines.

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Marginalised communities bear the brunt of cuts in health funding

Reduction in donor support has disrupted service delivery and also stalled innovation and research in the health sector.

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