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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.
Kenyan authorities are sounding the alarm over contaminated cereals flooding local markets, with dangerously high levels of aflatoxins detected in several samples.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya’s government has acknowledged active discussions with the United States on enhancing preparedness and response strategies for Ebola Virus Disease.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, with the death toll reaching 131 amid 513 suspected cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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