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Health Ministry to distribute Sh171 million Ebola supplies to high-risk facilities

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the distribution will target health facilities designated to manage Ebola cases.

By Eunice Omollo 2026-10-09 16:25:39

Health Ministry to distribute Sh171 million Ebola supplies to high-risk facilities

WHO says Kenya's Patient Zero might have contracted Ebola in DRC

By Eunice Omollo 2026-10-09 15:25:09

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Stephen Mugo: Kenya might repeat Liberia's mistakes in handling Ebola

For the Clinical Officer, Kenya’s first imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease is a reminder of what can happen when a deadly virus gains a foothold in a community.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-10-09 08:40:00

Suspected Ebola patient tests negative in Wajir

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said preliminary laboratory results from samples had ruled out Ebola in the patient.

By Mate Tongola 2026-10-08 22:29:49

Suspected Ebola patient tests negative in Wajir

Duale: Kenya remains safe for travel despite Ebola case

Health CS Aden Duale urges airlines, tourists and businesses to maintain normal operations, says Kenya remains safe for travel, trade and investment despite its first imported Ebola case.

By David Njaaga 2026-10-08 14:28:26

Duale: Kenya remains safe for travel despite Ebola case

Why Kenyans face a 10-year wait for old-age cash support

Kenya faces a 10-year gap in social protection for older people, with the Constitution recognising them at 60 while the main government cash transfer starts at 70.

By David Njaaga 2026-10-08 13:43:01

Why Kenyans face a 10-year wait for old-age cash support

Health workers call for protection in Ebola response

Government should ensure health facilities have adequate personal protective equipment, isolation units remain fully operational and surveillance at ports of entry is intensified.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-10-08 12:39:35

Health workers call for protection in Ebola response

Wajir patient isolated over suspected viral haemorrhagic fever

The patient was also found to have severe anaemia, with a haemoglobin level of 4g/dL.

By Mate Tongola 2026-10-07 20:45:56

Wajir patient isolated over suspected viral haemorrhagic fever

Ebola could walk into a pharmacy first, health bodies warn

Kenya Medical Association urges gov’t to provide adequate PPEs to all healthcare facilities nationwide; Pharmaceutical Society calls for heightened surveillance to prevent further spread.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-10-07 15:05:04

Ebola could walk into a pharmacy first, health bodies warn

Duale at pains to explain why it took 48 hours to confirm Kenya's Ebola case

Duale said the process began after doctors at The Nairobi Hospital identified symptoms consistent with Ebola, prompting the collection of a blood sample for testing.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-10-07 12:45:40

Duale at pains to explain why it took 48 hours to confirm Kenya's Ebola case

MP wants endometriosis care included in UHC, SHA

The government has been challenged to take urgent action to address the growing burden of endometriosis among Kenyan women and girls.

By Irene Githinji 2026-10-07 12:03:53

MP wants endometriosis care included in UHC, SHA

We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says

“This patient left the airport directly to the hospital and for these two or three days he was receiving visitors and they were all going back somewhere,” said Miskellah.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-10-06 23:21:17

We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says

Assure Kenyans on their safety, Dr Kalebi says

“We as healthcare workers, we in the public, we need some element of assurance from the government that we have mechanisms to stop another case,” said Kalebi.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-10-06 22:09:15