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County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions

Fourteen counties have received new computed tomography (CT) scanners under the government program, in a move officials say is reducing patient referrals to national hospitals.

By David Njaaga 2025-09-10 20:42:56

County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions

Kenya risks having 1 million obese children by 2030, UNICEF warns

By David Njaaga 2025-09-10 19:28:14

UNICEF warns childhood obesity surpasses underweight globally

Childhood obesity has now surpassed underweight as the more common form of malnutrition globally, UNICEF warns.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-09-10 13:48:08

Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas

Australian regulators have approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas as they seek to stamp out an STD responsible for about half of all deaths of the fluffy marsupial in the wild.

By AFP 2025-09-10 12:59:38

Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas

Environmentalists accuse Nema of rolling out new system without consultation

Recently, Nema began implementing new systems aimed at digitising approvals, streamlining processes and enhancing compliance monitoring.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2025-09-10 12:25:03

Environmentalists accuse Nema of rolling out new system without consultation

Blood shortage crisis hits Nairobi hospitals

Nairobi has been the hardest hit due to the high number of patients seeking care, especially mothers who require blood during childbirth.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-09-10 12:15:37

Blood shortage crisis hits Nairobi hospitals

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Why Somali patients are seeking kidney treatment in Kenya

Dr Matthew Kiptonui Koech, a nephrologist at Oak Tree Centre for Kidney and Chronic Diseases, told MPs that many Somali patients on dialysis in Mogadishu travel to Kenya in search of treatment.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-09-10 11:22:29

Why Somali patients are seeking kidney treatment in Kenya

Government banks on new strategy to increase tree cover

Kenya’s national tree cover has reached 12.13 per cent from the targeted 30 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Kenya Forest Service.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-09-10 10:48:37

Government banks on new strategy to increase tree cover

Kenya moves to stabilise HIV, TB services after funding shock

A new assessment by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has revealed that Kenya has previously heavily relied on external support.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-09-10 09:28:43

Kenya moves to stabilise HIV, TB services after funding shock

Ruku defends remittance of public servants SHA contribution

The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that the government does not remit medical insurance deductions for civil servants.

By James Omoro 2025-09-09 18:00:33

Ruku defends remittance of public servants SHA contribution

Africa demands climate investment as aid shrinks

Leaders warned that shrinking development assistance threatens Africa’s adaptation efforts and urged the world to channel capital into renewable energy, food security, and resilience projects.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2025-09-09 17:01:37

Africa demands climate investment as aid shrinks

Medic raises alarm over growing number of abandoned patients in Bungoma

Bungoma County medics have raised concern over the growing number of patients being abandoned in hospitals by relatives, police officers, and even Good Samaritans.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-09-09 16:26:51

Medic raises alarm over growing number of abandoned patients in Bungoma

Global warming linked to consumption of sugary drinks, ice cream

People consuming more sugary drinks and ice cream on warmer days, particularly those with less money could pose a growing threat to health as climate change drives up temperatures.

By AFP 2025-09-09 12:10:56