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Teachers query transition to SHA as Minet medical cover nears end

With just a month left before the expiry of teachers’ medical cover, anxiety is growing over the silence surrounding the future of their healthcare scheme.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2025-10-31 07:00:00

Teachers query transition to SHA as Minet medical cover nears end

SHA proposes higher treatment limit for cancer patients

By Selina Mutua 2025-10-30 13:43:02

Kenya elevates care work as a public good, pledges bold action to empower caregivers

The work that sustains families and fuels communities — caring for children, the sick, and the elderly — took centre stage on Thursday as Kenya marked the International Day of Care.

By Lillian Mutavi 2025-10-30 12:28:33

Health Ministry and Treasury seek collaboration to fast-track UHC implementation

The discussions centred on securing sustainable budgetary support for strategic health programmes designed to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability.

By Patrick Vidija 2025-10-30 09:10:00

Health Ministry and Treasury seek collaboration to fast-track UHC implementation

Kenyans in diaspora to get health cover

The product will be offered under KDA subsidiary, Kenya Diaspora Alliance Welfare Association.

By Bernard Orwongo 2025-10-30 00:00:00

Duale defends transfer of Linda Mama program to SHA

Health CS Duale has defended the government’s decision to transfer the Linda Mama free maternal care program to the (SHA)

By Ronald Kipruto 2025-10-29 17:19:07

Duale defends transfer of Linda Mama program to SHA

Kenya steps up health investments to safeguard mothers and children

This move, officials say, will fast-track the country’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and economic transformation.

By Maryann Anyango Muganda 2025-10-29 11:33:42

Kenya steps up health investments to safeguard mothers and children

Powerless: The irony of power outage at Africa energy summit

For the third time that morning, the lights at Freetown’s new International Conference Center went out during the summit on Africa’s renewable energy future.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2025-10-29 11:28:57

Powerless: The irony of power outage at Africa energy summit

Beyond medicine: Initiative restores dignity and hope to cancer patients and survivors

For many cancer patients, healing goes beyond chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is about restoring dignity, hope, and the confidence to face life again.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-10-28 18:28:53

Beyond medicine: Initiative restores dignity and hope to cancer patients and survivors

Experts: Funding cuts risk sparking malaria surge

They said the limited support and a malaria resurgence could hit vulnerable communities hardest and hold back growing economies.

By Caroline Chebet 2025-10-27 09:39:55

Experts: Funding cuts risk sparking malaria surge

Study finds one in six cancer drugs in Africa are substandard or fake

There have been disturbing reports of substandard or falsified products causing harm to patients in a number of countries, including Brazil, the US and Kenya.

By The Conversation 2025-10-27 08:00:00

Study finds one in six cancer drugs in Africa are substandard or fake

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'I thought it was a misdiagnosis': How Wanjira Wairegi overcame stage 3 ovarian cancer

The first visit to the gynaecologist would mark the beginning of a journey she never imagined — one that would test her body, finances, family bonds, and faith.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-10-27 07:00:00