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Over 227,000 Teachers Access Care Under New SHA Medical Scheme

More than 227,000 teachers have already accessed healthcare services under the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover since its transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) …

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Ministry of Health Announces Temporary Shortage of Rotavac Frozen Rotavirus Vaccine

The Ministry of Health has formally announced a temporary shortage of the Rotavac Frozen rotavirus vaccine, the oral immunisation given to infants at 6, …

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SHA System Breakdown Disrupts Healthcare Across the Country

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed that a major digital systems outage has disrupted essential healthcare services nationwide after its key service provider …

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Duale Signs 2025/26 Performance Contracts, to ensure Accountability in Health Sector.

Aden Duale has signed the Ministry of Health’s Performance Contracts for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting the tone for stricter accountability, disciplined spending, and …

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Aden Duale Unveils Major Milestones as Kenya Fast-Tracks Universal Health Coverage Rollout.

 Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale has outlined key milestones in the ongoing transformation of Kenya’s healthcare system, as the government accelerates implementation …

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𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

hiv 3.jpeg 311.77 KBKenya has officially launched Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, in a major step to curb new infections and …

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Doctors to Receive Delayed Pay rise as Government Begins Implementing SRC Review Cycles and 2017–2024 CBA

 Doctors to Receive Delayed Pay Rises as Government Begins Implementing SRC Review Cycles and 2017–2024 CBADoctors across Kenya are finally set to benefit from …

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Kenya Joins WHO Vaccine Technology Transfer Programme in Major Health Milestone

Nairobi, Kenya — 26 February 2026: Kenya has officially joined the World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccine Technology Transfer Programme, marking a significant step toward …

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KMPDU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice Over Coast General Dispute

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a seven-day strike notice, threatening to paralyse services at Coast General Teaching and …

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The Government Unveils New Plan to Protect Mothers and Newborns

 Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has inaugurated the National Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Steering Committee, declaring a no-nonsense approach to …