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Ronald Kipruto

Ronald Kipruto writes for the Standard Health

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Inside Duale's seven-point pledge to overhaul ailing Health docket

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-04-01 14:48:57

Committee to file report on organ trafficking claims at Mediheal within 80 days

The National Assembly Health Committee has launched an inquiry into organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-04-22 12:35:07

It won't be business as usual, Duale warns non-compliant health facilities

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to re-inspect all unqualified and non-compliant health facilities in the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-04-23 13:38:55

It won't be business as usual, Duale warns non-compliant health facilities

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to re-inspect all unqualified and non-compliant health facilities in the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-04-23 13:38:55

Pharmacy Board recalls paracetamol injections over safety concerns

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled three paracetamol injections, including Lumidol, Blink, and Paragen, citing safety concerns

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-04-25 13:28:20

Pharmacy Board recalls paracetamol injections over safety concerns

Ray of hope for fibroid patients

Women living with fibroids in Kenya now have access to a promising new treatment option.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-05-02 15:26:17

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

The Ministry of Health has directed all Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff currently not at work to resume immediately, with a deadline of May 7.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-05-06 16:32:21

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

Nurses' union extends strike notice for 30 days as talks open

The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has extended its planned nationwide strike notice for 30 days to allow for talks with national and county governments.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-06-27 16:30:32

Nurses' union extends strike notice for 30 days as talks open

Health unions urge dialogue on police violence as protests strain hospitals

Health unions have called for a national dialogue to address rising police violence during protests, warning that hospitals are overwhelmed by avoidable injuries.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-07-04 14:45:04

Health unions urge dialogue on police violence as protests strain hospitals

Why Kenya will roll out injectable HIV preventive drug next year

UPDATE: WHO-approved HIV preventive drug Lenacapavir to be rolled out next year to allow for changes in existing guidelines and training of healthcare workers, Health DG Amoth says.

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-07-15 15:41:10