Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute move to restore integrity and transparency to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced sweeping reforms, including a crackdown on thousands of ghost workers and the reinstatement of 316 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduates wrongfully excluded from internship placements. The announcements, made […]
In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Moyale Member of Parliament, Professor Guyo Jaldesa, has raised serious concerns over the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) failure to adequately cover medical expenses for patients, despite consistent monthly contributions from Kenyans. During a heated plenary session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 16, Prof. Jaldesa confronted Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding […]
In a major step toward advancing Kenya’s health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held high-level consultations with the Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee to deliberate on key priorities shaping the future of healthcare in the country. The strategic meeting, held in Nairobi, was chaired by Wajir Governor and CoG Health Committee Chair Ahmed […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Health has launched an emergency response to contain an outbreak of Kala-azar in Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported, resulting in 25 fatalities over the past three months. Through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, the government has mobilized resources to enhance early […]
•Health Ministry Flags Off Critical HIV Commodities to Sustain Treatment and Prevention Nairobi, Kenya| The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving HIV treatment despite recent global funding challenges. Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa assured the public that the supply of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) will remain stable, emphasizing […]
