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Mercy Kahenda

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has pledged to crack down on illegal practitioners.

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

TSC, SHA clash over teachers' health cover amid limited access to services

TSC, SHA clash over teachers' health cover amid limited access to services

Western Kenya has high malaria burden, report shows

Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, and Migori contributed half (53.2 per cent) of all malaria cases in the country, underscoring the need for intensified interventions in these regions.

Western Kenya has high malaria burden, report shows

PS Ouma Oluga visits JOOTRH to oversee transition to National Corporation

Dr Oluga's visit focused on assessing service delivery, staffing levels, infrastructure, equipment, and financial liabilities to support a smooth transition to national management.

PS Ouma Oluga visits JOOTRH to oversee transition to National Corporation

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as MPs join Istanbul call for immunisation funding

The meeting came at a critical time when Kenya's vaccine supply is in limbo following the government’s failure to honour a Sh1.6 billion co-financing agreement with Gavi.

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as MPs join Istanbul call for immunisation funding

Mwangangi named SHA boss as Ingasira takes over in Finance

Ingasira had been holding the CEO position in an acting capacity, which has now been filled by Dr Mercy Mwangangi.

Mwangangi named SHA boss as Ingasira takes over in Finance

Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicide

The thrill and adrenaline rush that comes with gambling is taking a toll on Kenyans. Betting addicts are living a dog’s life.

Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicide

Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growing

In June 2024, KRA collected Sh24.3 billion from gambling and betting companies — a significant increase from Sh19.2 billion in 2023.

Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growing

New treatment for deadly HIV-linked meningitis enters phase II trial.

There is hope in the fight against cryptococcal meningitis, the second leading cause of death in patients with advanced HIV as scientists work to release new medicine.

New treatment for deadly HIV-linked meningitis enters phase II trial.

Mutula's slip of the tongue rekindles HIV stigma debate

A controversial statement by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has sparked outrage and re-ignited a national conversation about HIV stigma.

Mutula's slip of the tongue rekindles HIV stigma debate

Doctors strike looms over medical interns salary

Payment of intern medical doctors is likely to result in a nationwide strike if remuneration is not streamlined as per the 2017 CBA.

Doctors strike looms over medical interns salary

HIV burden heavier on women despite higher male birth rates with virus

In Kenya, women face higher HIV infection rates than men due to unequal power in sexual relationships, biological vulnerability, and widespread gender-based violence.

HIV burden heavier on women despite higher male birth rates with virus

Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Failure to meet the Sh1.6 billion obligation to Gavi puts Kenya’s childhood vaccination programme at risk.

Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Alarm as risky teen sex drives HIV surge, rise in pregnancies

Advocates call for policy reforms, improved sexual education, and support to delay adolescents’ sexual debut.

Alarm as risky teen sex drives HIV surge, rise in pregnancies

Fears of surge in HIV infection as patients default on ARV treatment

Some hospitals have reduced refill stock given to patients, for example, some give medicine to last for only 30 days, a drop from the normal three months. following aid cut by the US.

Fears of surge in HIV infection as patients default on ARV treatment

Reading food packaging labels can save you from chronic diseases

Kenya is facing a growing crisis of diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity attributed to poor feeding habits.

Reading food packaging labels can save you from chronic diseases

How misdiagnosis and donor cuts threaten fight against TB

Kenya ranks among the World Health Organisation’s 30 high-burden countries for TB and TB/HIV, with the disease claiming 32,000 lives in 2021 alone.

How misdiagnosis and donor cuts threaten fight against TB

Nurses in Nairobi to start strike on Monday

Nurses in Nairobi County are set to paralyse healthcare services following a planned strike starting Monday.

Nurses in Nairobi to start strike on Monday

SHA accused of ignoring employee concerns on salaries, job security

The Ministry of Health and SHA have been accused of failing to communicate job expectations and salary concerns under the new health scheme amid the ongoing transition.

SHA accused of ignoring employee concerns on salaries, job security

Health experts push for campaign to curb diabetes, cancer in young adults

The non-communicable diseases are being diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting into deaths that could have been prevented.

Health experts push for campaign to curb diabetes, cancer in young adults

Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisis

Babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Kenya face an increased risk of contracting the virus due to a shortage of critical antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisis

HIV patients now at the mercy of fate after 41,000 health staff fired

Patients fear stigma and treatment errors from unfamiliar staff after HIV services moved to outpatient units. State urged to form a single coordinating body for country’s HIV response.

HIV patients now at the mercy of fate after 41,000 health staff fired

Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Afya House?

In less than three years since Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office, the ministry has had three Cabinet Secretaries, and five Principal Secretaries.

Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Afya House?

Patients on their own as US takes custody of critical heathcare data

The health sector is facing a major crisis after it emerged that the government may not have accurate data for the management of critical diseases.

Patients on their own as US takes custody of critical heathcare data

Mixed reactions emerge over Duale's appointment as Health CS

Fresh changes have once again been reported at the Ministry of Health, with Adan Duale appointed as the Cabinet Secretary.

Mixed reactions emerge over Duale's appointment as Health CS

How alcohol, work culture are fueling TB deaths among Kenyan men

Every day in 2023, at least 350 people developed TB, and 70 died from the disease, with most of the deaths being among men.

How alcohol, work culture are fueling TB deaths among Kenyan men

Health Ministry shake-ups raise hard questions on UHC rollout

Opinions differ on whether frequent changes speed up progress or hinder affordable healthcare.

Health Ministry shake-ups raise hard questions on UHC rollout

Luke Kanyang'areng: The nurse who turned his pain into purpose

While still in nursing school, he witnessed the heartbreaking reality of patients arriving at hospitals too late for treatment.

Luke Kanyang'areng: The nurse who turned his pain into purpose

TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths

US aid cuts have left essential diagnostic services and transport networks in jeopardy. Without support, the country faces a dangerous rise in untreated TB and HIV-related deaths.

TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths

Baby boom looms as family planning funds dwindle

Crisis in family planning access, exacerbated by a reduction in donor funding and the Stop Work Order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Baby boom looms as family planning funds dwindle

JOOTRH elevation good for region, says Nyong'o

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said JOOTRH new status would enhance resource allocation, training capacity and collaboration with national institutions.

JOOTRH elevation good for region, says Nyong'o

Senators grill health ministry officials over budget hike request

The Ministry of Health was hard pressed by the Senate to justify why it needs an additional Sh86 billion under 2025/26 allocation as questions for audit on ministry expenditure arose.

Senators grill health ministry officials over budget hike request

HIV patients worry about funding gap, call for local interventions

People living with HIV believe the government is not taking HIV financing gap seriously after the stop-work order by US government, risking new infections and deaths.

HIV patients worry about funding gap, call for local interventions

Uproar after SHA flags hospital payment list as fake

The Social Health Authority has pulled down the payment list of Sh11.4 billion made to hospitals saying criminals downloaded and doctored the list.

Uproar after SHA flags hospital payment list as fake

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as Gavi funding phases out

As donor support dwindles ahead of 2029, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has formally reminded the government to fulfill its co-financing obligation, demanding payment of Sh1.6 billion.

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as Gavi funding phases out

SHA Sh11.4b payouts spark fears of corruption and ghost facilities

KMPDU has called for a forensic audit, arguing that lack of transparency echoes past corruption under NHIF.

SHA Sh11.4b payouts spark fears of corruption and ghost facilities

Governors fault Treasury for not filling gaps left in health sector

Kenya may not cushion its citizens living with HIV/Aids following a freeze on foreign aid by US President Donald Trump.

Governors fault Treasury for not filling gaps left in health sector

Governors missing as Kenyans struggle with SHA

Health is a devolved function, meaning county leaders should be incharge. As new public health insurance suffers, the governors are missing in action.

Governors missing as Kenyans struggle with SHA

Pay cut for defunct NHIF staff transitioning to new system

Shock for workers following significant salary cuts in SHA. NHIF, a government parastatal, used to set salaries independently.

Pay cut for defunct NHIF staff transitioning to new system

SHA paid Sh11.4 billion to hospitals in three months, MOH says

A record from the Ministry of Health shows that private, public, mission, and faith-based hospitals were paid between December 3 last year and February 3 this year for SHA services.

SHA paid Sh11.4 billion to hospitals in three months, MOH says

Funding crisis: Millions of children face vaccine shortages

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) has warned that funding cuts from donor countries will limit its ability to help millions of children, including their vaccination.

Funding crisis: Millions of children face vaccine shortages

Africa adopts AI technology in healthcare to boost diagnosis

African countries are gradually embracing Artificial Intelligence to improve health outcomes by enhancing diagnostics, treatment, and overall healthcare services.

Africa adopts AI technology in healthcare to boost diagnosis

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