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HIV studies reveal promising treatment options

Studies presented by the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis address key evidence gaps including how to safely simplify treatment for ageing populations.

By Gardy Chacha 2026-08-17 00:30:00

HIV studies reveal promising treatment options

High cost of heart surgery leaves Kenyan children at risk

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-08-16 17:02:09

Concern as US-funded Stawisha Pwani ends provision of health services

The transition of the donor-funded Stawisha Pwani project places greater responsibility on counties to sustain HIV, TB and laboratory services.

By Patrick Beja 2026-08-16 12:04:14

Harsh reality of Kenya's healthcare, as patients struggle to access basic services

During the Health Summit next week achievements in the health sector will take centre stage, however, there are concerns about the state of healthcare in the country

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-15 14:31:36

Harsh reality of Kenya's healthcare, as patients struggle to access basic services

Kenyans warned over fake morning-after pills

Women and girls who are sexually active have been warned against using a falsified batch of the emergency contraceptive Postinor-2 circulating in the Kenyan market.

By Stecy Atieno 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Kenyans warned over fake morning-after pills

Ebola expands to 6th province, raising alerts in South Sudan and Kenya's Northern Corridor

Ebola has spread to DRC’s sixth province, raising surveillance concerns along South Sudan and Kenya’s northern border corridors amid growing cases and deaths.

By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-14 06:30:00

Ebola expands to 6th province, raising alerts in South Sudan and Kenya's Northern Corridor

Elachi calls for an end to mental health stigma

Elachi warned that negative perceptions continue to discourage many from seeking help.

By Mate Tongola 2026-08-13 18:29:30

Elachi calls for an end to mental health stigma

Sh29bn set aside for 13 new Level 5 referral hospitals

However, the Ministry has listed 13 hospitals but identified only 12 counties, leaving the location of the 13th facility yet to be clarified.

By Mate Tongola 2026-08-13 18:08:18

Sh29bn set aside for 13 new Level 5 referral hospitals

SHA begins verification of Sh10m-plus NHIF legacy claims

SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct NHIF.

By Stecy Atieno 2026-08-13 14:21:43

SHA begins verification of Sh10m-plus NHIF legacy claims

Ebola may have been spreading in DRC weeks before it was detected

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have been underway for weeks before health authorities knew they were dealing with the virus

By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-13 13:59:25

Ebola may have been spreading in DRC weeks before it was detected

Ebola search surge in Kenya: What are Kenyans asking Google?

“Ebola outbreak” was the leading related search, followed by “what is Ebola” and “what causes Ebola”.

By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-13 06:30:00

Ebola search surge in Kenya: What are Kenyans asking Google?

Siaya county steps up Ebola preparedness

Siaya County Government has stepped up Ebola preparedness, bringing together health, veterinary, environmental and other key sectors to strengthen capacity to detect and respond to the disease.

By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-08-12 13:48:39