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Clinical officers' strike continues in 15 counties over CBA

Clinical officers’ strike to continue in 15 counties over governors failure to sign CBA, KUCO SG Gibore faults them for failing to honour the return-to-work timeline.
By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-09-18 15:55:00
The number of deaths is likely far higher, and NGOs say there is already a huge spike in HIV infections among sex workers that will likely spark a "catastrophic" case rise in the general population.
By AFP 2026-09-18 10:54:37
Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the contracts drafted by the SHA, particularly provisions on payment of claims, deductions and obligations placed on healthcare providers.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-09-18 08:00:00
Mombasa County has promoted 70 health workers, with their union saying the county has maintained timely salaries and statutory deductions.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-17 15:48:00
Kenya is pushing for stronger local healthcare manufacturing and supply chains to improve access to medicines, medical equipment and essential health products, especially in rural areas.
By Noel Nabiswa 2026-09-17 12:18:27
Trans Nzoia County is developing a five-year sexual and reproductive health policy aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths, teenage pregnancies and gaps in family planning and antenatal care.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-09-16 17:51:09
Four of five babies born prematurely in a rare quintuplet delivery in Juja have died at Kenyatta National Hospital after complications.
By Gitau Wanyoike And Mercy Kahenda 2026-09-16 08:00:00
Children's malaria hospitalisation in Kilifi has dropped to near-zero in the last three decades, a study published by a Malaria Journal last month has revealed.
By Marion Kithi 2026-09-15 15:30:00
Thousands of women are dropping out of family planning after hospitals ran out of contraceptives, exposing a funding crisis that health officials have failed to address.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-09-15 11:54:00
A fatal Bundibugyo Ebola case that crossed multiple borders before reaching north-western DRC underscores the need for Kenya and its neighbours to maintain strong surveillance.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-09-14 18:57:07
SHA has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to submit views on proposed contracts after private and faith-based hospitals asked for more time to review the documents.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-09-14 16:54:34
Dr David Morton Silverstein, the American-born cardiologist was a long-term personal doctor of former President Daniel Arap Moi.
By  Mercy Kahenda And David Odongo 2026-09-14 15:35:17