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Mike Kihaki

Mike Kihaki writes for the Standard Health

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Kenya faces HIV funding crisis as donor support dwindles

By Mike Kihaki 2025-03-12 19:23:33

Government committed to settle pending NHIF hospital bills - Duale

Duale noted that only genuine claims should be approved for payment.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-07 10:13:30

Government receives a consignment of Mpox vaccines

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to curb disease spread, Health Ministry says; 67 cases confirmed since July 2024.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-10 14:45:32

Government receives a consignment of Mpox vaccines

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine to curb disease spread, Health Ministry says; 67 cases confirmed since July 2024.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-10 14:45:32

Ministry, governors seek to address healthcare workers delayed pay

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and governors meet to address delayed salaries, outdated systems, and limited resources amongst health workers.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-14 18:29:43

Ministry, governors seek to address healthcare workers delayed pay

Dentists Council defends foreign doctors' licensing amid ethical concerns

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has defended its licensing of foreign doctors, insisting the process is lawful and conducted with strict diligence.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-29 11:48:10

Dentists Council defends foreign doctors' licensing amid ethical concerns

Intern doctors to learn posting results after KMPDC ballot on Wednesday

Intern doctors will find out their posting locations on Wednesday, April 30, when the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) conducts a national balloting exercise.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-04-29 20:37:35

Intern doctors to learn posting results after KMPDC ballot on Wednesday

Duale blames fraud for EduAfya scheme collapse

Health CS Aden Duale accused some hospitals of orchestrating fraudulent deals that led to the collapse of the EduAfya medical scheme.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-05-14 15:09:39

Duale blames fraud for EduAfya scheme collapse

Nairobi slum fires kill 15 as government launches urgent probe

The government has launched a multi-agency investigation into a wave of deadly fires that killed 15 people across Nairobi’s informal settlements in less than a week.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-05-26 12:49:21

Nairobi slum fires kill 15 as government launches urgent probe

Ministry, governors clash over ghost workers in health payroll

A dispute has erupted between the Ministry of Health and county governments over nearly Sh1 billion allegedly lost to ghost workers under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-06-02 14:08:22

Ministry, governors clash over ghost workers in health payroll

Duale: Biometrics to replace OTP use in sweeping SHA reforms

Biometric identification will be mandatory for all Kenyans seeking care under the Social Health Authority after Health CS Aden Duale announced the nationwide rollout of the new system.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-08-05 13:50:00

Duale: Biometrics to replace OTP use in sweeping SHA reforms

Ministry forges stronger ties in healthcare training

Director General of Public Health Dr. Patrick Amoth urges institutions to invest in science and innovation, calling it key to fixing human resource gaps in Kenya’s healthcare sector.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-08-06 18:24:42