Government Launches SHA Medical Cover for Poor Households

•The government of Kenya is set to enroll poor households under SHA Medical Cover. •The plan has been touted as a lifeline for vulnerable families who cannot afford healthcare in its current state. Nairobi🇰🇪|In a significant move to enhance healthcare access for vulnerable populations, the government has announced a comprehensive plan to enroll poor households […]

Marburg Virus: Suspected Outbreak Claims Eight Lives in Tanzania

A suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has resulted in the deaths of eight people and infected nine, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO). This development comes just weeks after an outbreak in neighboring Rwanda was declared over. Details of the Suspected Outbreak The outbreak has been […]

Clinical Officers Issue Nationwide Strike Notice Over Unfulfilled Agreement

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice, citing the government’s failure to honor key provisions of the 2024 return-to-work agreement. This looming strike threatens to disrupt healthcare services across the country, raising concerns about the state of labor relations within Kenya’s health sector. In a statement released by […]