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Kenya’s Health Ministry Directs SHA to Reimburse Maternity Services at Level 2 & 3 Facilities
The Ministry of Health has issued a policy directive to the Social Health Authority (SHA) mandating that qualifying Level 2 and Level 3 healthcare …
Latest NewsPresident Ruto Reappoints Key Board Chairs and Members in Tourism, Health, Youth and Other Sectors
President William Ruto has reappointed and appointed several key figures to chair and serve on boards, councils and advisory committees across various government institutions …
HealthCancer Emerges as the Leading Diagnosis at Coastal ReferaL Centre.
Since cancer treatment services were decentralized from Nairobi to the Coast region, cervical cancer has surged as the most commonly treated cancer at the …
HealthHow the body controls Hiv before it causes disease
Why Someone Can Be HIV Positive but Not Sick for Many YearsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is often misunderstood as a condition that quickly causes …
HealthKenya Launches Bold Task Forceto Fix the Link Between Medical Schools and Hospital Reality
In the gap between classroom training and hospital reality, Kenya’s health and education sectors have launched a joint task force to realign medical training …
HealthThe Digital Revolution Is Reshaping African Marriages .
In many African homes, change is not arriving with loud protests or sweeping legal reforms. It is arriving quietly through smartphones, mobile money accounts …
HealthYou don’t have to cut the morning caffeine drip to protect your brain against dementia in the future.
Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily .New research shows that daily coffee or tea –– and …
HealthSHA Faces Risk Of Collapse as Ksh 166b Deflict Threatens to Sink Insurer, IEA Report Shows
The Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing a looming financial crisis after a new report revealed a massive deficit of Ksh 166 billion, raising …
PoliticsHealth CS Aden Duale Accuses Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of Embodying Impunity, Corruption and Extrajudicial Killings
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i of representing the face of impunity, corruption and extrajudicial killings in …
HealthKenyan MPs Opt for Private Medical Insurance Tender, Bypassing SHA Despite Public Endorsement
The Parliamentary Service Commission has invited sealed bids from insurance providers for comprehensive medical cover for Members of Parliament and their families, bypassing the …