Elachi calls for an end to mental health stigma
Elachi warned that negative perceptions continue to discourage many from seeking help.
By Mate Tongola
2026-08-13 18:29:30
SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct NHIF.
By Stecy Atieno
2026-08-13 14:21:43
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have been underway for weeks before health authorities knew they were dealing with the virus
By Eunice Omollo
2026-08-13 13:59:25
“Ebola outbreak” was the leading related search, followed by “what is Ebola” and “what causes Ebola”.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-08-13 06:30:00
Siaya County Government has stepped up Ebola preparedness, bringing together health, veterinary, environmental and other key sectors to strengthen capacity to detect and respond to the disease.
By Isaiah Gwengi
2026-08-12 13:48:39
Various public health facilities in the county are not offering services after nurses’downed tools.
By James Omoro
2026-08-12 11:25:44
Health CS Duale noted that 32.2 million Kenyans are SHA registered members, with Mombasa leading in registration, having achieved an 80 per cent registration rate.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-08-11 16:44:32
The nurses’ union has dismissed threats by the Council of Governors (CoG) to direct counties to hire new nurses to bridge the service gap caused by the ongoing strike.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-08-10 17:20:00
Innovative breastfeeding spaces in Kenya are helping working mothers, including casual labourers, continue exclusive and extended breastfeeding despite economic and workplace challenges.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-08-10 09:00:00
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When cancer screening comes to the doorstep: Kisumu's new battle to prevent avoidable deaths
Kisumu has launched a mobile cancer screening clinic to bring early detection and prevention services closer to communities across the Lake Region.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-08-10 09:00:00
Poverty, Social stigma, isolation, and lack of systemic support are driving more pregnant adolescent girls in Kenya and Mozambique to mental health conditions.
By Marion Kithi
2026-08-10 06:00:00
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By Jackline Inyanji
2026-08-10 06:00:00
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