•Murang’a County Holds Free Hearing Camp Ahead of World Hearing Day Health experts have issued a strong call to parents, urging them to prioritize early hearing screening for newborns within the first few days of life. The appeal was made by Dr. Richard Mwangi, a leading hearing consultant, during a free medical hearing camp held […]
•Senate Health Committee Tasked with Addressing Crisis Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has sounded the alarm over a growing kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) outbreak in Marsabit County, urging immediate intervention to contain the disease and prevent further fatalities. Addressing the Senate, Chute emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that if left untreated, kala-azar has a high […]
•A Holistic Approach to Addressing Teenage Pregnancies The government has unveiled a special initiative aimed at providing vulnerable pregnant teenagers with comprehensive maternal and reproductive healthcare services at public health facilities. The programme is part of the administration’s broader commitment to prioritizing adolescent health and tackling the socio-economic and medical challenges associated with teenage pregnancies. […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving healthcare financing efficiency and ensuring the timely reimbursement of claims to hospitals. This initiative comes as the government commits to settling all legitimate debts under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) while transitioning to the new SHA framework. […]
Garissa, Kenya| Health officials have raised serious concerns over the increasing use of skin-lightening products in Garissa, warning that these unregulated cosmetics pose severe health risks, including infertility, kidney damage, and hormonal imbalances. The warning follows a surge in online beauty influencers promoting skin-lightening creams and treatments, often without medical expertise or regulatory oversight. These […]
For every expectant parent, the ultimate wish is to welcome a child into the world who is healthy in every sense—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether the pregnancy is planned or not, the birth of a child brings an overwhelming sense of love, hope, and a desire to offer the best possible life. Yet, when a […]
Nakuru, Kenya| The adoption of advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology has significantly transformed tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Nakuru County, improving imaging accuracy and reducing turnaround times for patients. Nakuru County Executive for Health, Roselyn Mungai, emphasized that the integration of AI-supported tools has enhanced the efficiency of TB detection, marking a major milestone in the […]
•Nakuru County has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) and automated technology to revolutionize the fight against tuberculosis (TB), improving early detection, diagnosis, and treatment while reducing community transmission of the disease. The County TB, Leprosy, and Lung Disease Coordinator, Dr. Neimah Barasa, announced that the adoption of advanced diagnostic tools—such as a digital AI-enabled X-ray machine, […]
Nakuru, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize medical education in Kenya, Egerton University has integrated virtual reality (VR) technology into its surgical training program. This initiative, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage, will allow medical students to observe live and pre-recorded surgical procedures in an immersive 360-degree virtual environment. The university has […]
•Authorities Warn Against Consuming Meat from Dead Animals Marsabit County health officials have raised concerns over food safety after 25 people, including six children, fell ill from consuming meat from a camel carcass in Kamboe, Laisamis Constituency. The incident, which occurred last Saturday, has prompted urgent medical intervention and renewed warnings against eating meat from […]
