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Aug 25, 2026

Court Halts Mandatory Health Cover for Foreign Visitors

The High Court in Marsabit has temporarily suspended a government directive requiring foreign visitors to hold mandatory health insurance worth at least Sh6.4 million.

By John Mutanyi

Aug 24, 2026

Shocking Paternity Test Results Stir Malawi Debate

A striking pattern has emerged from paternity testing services across Malawi, where roughly four out of every five tests requested by men who already doubt their children’s biological ties return negative results.

Aug 23, 2026

Nurses Insist Strike Continues Despite Court Orders

The National Union of Nurses in the country has declared it will press ahead with its ongoing industrial action, rejecting court directives ordering members to resume duty.

Aug 14, 2026

Regulator Warns of Fake P-2 Pills.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a public alert over a counterfeit batch of the widely used Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills now circulating in the market.

Aug 3, 2026

Omtatah,Doctors Challenge Two Percent Health Levy in Court

A group of petitioners including consultant surgeon Dr Magare Gikenyi and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a constitutional case in the High Court in Vihiga seeking to stop a controversial two per cent deduction from payments made by the Social Health Authority to healthcare providers.

Jul 23, 2026

Millions in the Country Struggle to Afford Healthy Meals

The number of people unable to afford a nutritious diet in the country has risen sharply by 9.6 million over the past eight years, now reaching 44 million.

Jul 16, 2026

Uganda Discharges Last Confirmed Ebola Patient

Uganda’s Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has presented a certificate of recovery to the final Ebola survivor discharged from the isolation unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Jul 8, 2026

Gaucho Conducts Impromptu Inspection at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital

A newly appointed board member at one of Nairobi's key health facilities has taken a hands-on approach to his duties by carrying out an unannounced visit.

Jun 25, 2026

France Reports First Ebola Case Amid DRC Outbreak Concerns

Health officials in France have confirmed the country's initial detection of Ebola virus disease, involving a medical professional who recently returned from aiding efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jun 23, 2026

Court Summons Health CS Duale for Contempt

In a striking development that highlights the tension between government action and judicial authority in the country, the Milimani High Court has summoned Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale to appear before it over allegations of contempt.

Jun 4, 2026

Kenyans Urged to Watch Out for cancer-linked aflatoxins in cereals sold in markets

Kenyan authorities are sounding the alarm over contaminated cereals flooding local markets, with dangerously high levels of aflatoxins detected in several samples.

Jun 2, 2026

Ruto Defends US Ebola Facility Amid Public Concerns

President William Ruto has firmly backed the establishment of a US-supported Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, emphasizing Kenya’s need to stay ahead of potential health threats.

Jun 1, 2026

US military aircraft carrying Ebola medical staff land in Laikipia despite a court order

Tensions are rising in Kenya after two US military aircraft touched down at Laikipia Air Base carrying medical personnel and equipment intended for an Ebola quarantine setup.

May 30, 2026

Uganda gov’t urges men who survive Ebola to ‘avoid sex for at least 6 months’

Uganda's Ministry of Health has issued a clear public health message to men who have beaten Ebola, urging them to steer clear of sexual contact for a minimum of six months after recovery.

May 29, 2026

US Boosts Ebola Fight with Major Funding Injection.

The United States has stepped up its response to the growing Ebola threat by committing an extra $80 million, equivalent to about Ksh.10.3 billion, to support containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda.

May 28, 2026

Kenyans Launch Petition to Halt Ebola Quarantine Facility

Concerned citizens in Kenya have filed a formal petition calling for the immediate cancellation of plans to establish a quarantine facility for Ebola-exposed individuals.

May 28, 2026

Kenya in Talks with US Over Ebola Response Plans

Kenya’s government has acknowledged active discussions with the United States on enhancing preparedness and response strategies for Ebola Virus Disease.

May 22, 2026

Kenya tightens border surveillance Amid Ebola

By Emmanuel Jumaah

May 19, 2026

Ebola Crisis Deepens in DR Congo as Deaths Climb

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, with the death toll reaching 131 amid 513 suspected cases.

May 17, 2026

WHO Sounds Global Alert as Ebola Strikes Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization has officially declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak spanning the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

May 15, 2026

65 dead as Africa CDC confirms fresh Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention(Africa CDC) has confirmed a new Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri province, Democratic Rep ublic of Congo, with about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported as of May 15, 2026.

May 6, 2026

Warren Buffett Extends Generous Support to Kenya’s Health Sector

American billionaire Warren Buffett has once again provided significant help to Kenya’s healthcare system. Through his Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, he has donated Sh3.8 billion to support health services in the country.

Apr 30, 2026

Social Health Insurance Fund Runs Deep Deficit as Claims Exceed Collections

The Social Health Authority’s Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) collected Sh58 billion in contributions during the 2024/25 financial year but paid out Sh91.5 billion in medical claims.

Apr 22, 2026

World's Top Condom Maker Considers Price Increases Due to Ongoing Iran Conflict

Malaysia's Karex Bhd, known as the largest producer of condoms in the world, is planning to increase its prices by between 20 and 30 percent.

Apr 16, 2026

Angry Kenyans force Ministry of Health to delete tweet on CT scanner launch in Bungoma

The Ministry of Health has removed a tweet announcing the launch of a new CT scanner at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital after facing strong criticism from the public.

Apr 12, 2026

Russia Advances Personalised Cancer Vaccines with Plans for Free Access

Russia has made notable progress in developing personalised cancer vaccines, with officials announcing steps to include them in the country’s compulsory medical insurance programme starting in 2026.

Apr 6, 2026

Omanyo calls for free maternity services in Public hospitals

Catherine Omanyo Calls for Scrapping of Maternity Fees in Public Hospitals, Urges Universal SHA Coverage

Apr 2, 2026

Government Launches Usalama Cover for Police and Prison Officers

The Kenyan government has officially introduced a new medical scheme known as Usalama Cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Mar 14, 2026

SHA Commences Disbursement of Ksh11.1 Billion to Clear Approved Healthcare Claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has started releasing Ksh11.1 billion to contracted healthcare providers across Kenya to settle verified and approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

Mar 8, 2026

The Ministry of Health asks Kenyans to take precautions against possible disease outbreaks

The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory urging all Kenyans to exercise caution amid the ongoing heavy March–April–May (MAM) long rains, warning that flooding and water contamination could trigger outbreaks of serious diseases.

Mar 2, 2026

World’s First AI Doctor Hospital Emerges in China!

China has made history by launching Agent Hospital, hailed as the world's first fully AI-driven medical facility, developed by researchers at Tsinghua University's Institute for AI Industry Research.

Feb 28, 2026

Study Suggests Prolonged Fasting May Trigger Immune System Regeneration, But Claims of 'Complete Rebuild' Are Overstated

A 2014 study led by Dr. Valter Longo at the University of Southern California (USC) found that prolonged fasting—typically cycles of 2 to 4 days without food—can promote the regeneration of the immune system by activating stem cells in the hematopoietic (blood-forming) system

Feb 28, 2026

Samson Mutua Becomes First Kenyan to Receive Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir

In a landmark moment for Kenya's HIV prevention efforts, 27-year-old Samson Mutua made history on February 26, 2026, by becoming the first Kenyan to receive Lenacapavir, a revolutionary long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) that provides protection against HIV for six months with just two doses per year.

Feb 26, 2026

Zambia Firmly Rejects U.S. $1 Billion Health Aid Package Over Intrusive Data Access Conditions

In a bold assertion of national sovereignty and privacy rights, Zambia has outright rejected a proposed $1 billion (approximately £740m) health funding package from the Trump administration.

Feb 17, 2026

World’s First Bionic Eye That Fully Restores Vision in Blind People: How Does It Work?

In a major advancement for treating untreatable blindness, Australian researchers at Monash University have developed the Gennaris Bionic Vision System, described as the world’s first bionic eye capable of restoring functional vision to blind individuals.

Feb 15, 2026

How a Heartbreak Physically Affects Your Body

Valentine’s Day celebrates love and romance for many, but for others, it quietly stirs memories of heartbreak and relationships that didn’t last.

Feb 9, 2026

Gates Foundation Strongly Denies Claims of Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Kenya

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has strongly rejected viral social media allegations linking billionaire Bill Gates to the recent surge in mosquito numbers across Kenya.

Feb 3, 2026

FOOD POISONING | Dr. Dickens Lubanga - Bungoma Children's Hospital

Kwenye makala yetu ya afya bora tunaangazia sumu ya chakula kwa watoto,na DAKTARI Dickens Lubanga ambaye pia ni mtaalam wa watoto anatueleza kuhusu swala hilo

Jan 3, 2026

Nimonia Nchini Kenya: Sababu, Dalili na Tiba – Dkt. Dickens Lubanga | Bungoma Children's Hospital

Tazama mahojiano maalum na Dkt. Dickens Lubanga wa Bungoma Children's Hospital akieleza kwa kina kuhusu nimonia kwa watoto na watu wazima nchini Kenya.

Feb 3, 2026

Daktari Azungumzia Maambukizi ya HIV kwa Watoto | Dr. Dickens Lubanga - Bungoma Children's Hospital

Katika mahojiano haya maalum, Dkt. Dickens Lubanga anazungumzia kwa kina kuhusu hali ya virusi vya UKIMWI (HIV) kwa watoto nchini Kenya. Jifunze kuhusu njia za maambukizi, kinga, matibabu, changamoto za kijamii, na jinsi jamii inaweza kusaidia watoto wanaoishi na HIV. Tazama na elimika!

Jan 10, 2026

Government Recommends Registration of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

The Ministry of Health has recommended the registration of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention medication, as part of Kenya’s intensified efforts to curb new infections.