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Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Hanifa Adan    |    1 week ago

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
Waweru Wairimu    |    1 week ago

Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.

Medics forced to suspend work at only functional hospital in Al Jazirah, Sudan as war rages on
Barack Oduor    |    1 week ago

The health system and basic services in Al Jazirah state have collapsed as a consequence of the fighting and the systematic blockade on supplies and personnel entering the area.

KMPDU ends doctors' strike after signing deal with government
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 week ago

The deal does not fulfil their demands regarding the matter of internship postings for medical graduates. 

AstraZeneca says it will withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
Reuters    |    1 week ago

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has previously admitted in court documents that the vaccine causes side effects such as blood clots and low blood platelet counts.

County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC
Farhiya Hussein    |    1 week ago

KMTC pledged to introduce additional courses like Nursing, Clinical Medicine and Orthopaedics/Trauma Courses thereby diversifying healthcare training in the county.

Doctors' strike: KMPDU postpones protest to focus on talks with state
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 week ago

This follows several failed rounds of negotiations, which have seen the government unilaterally sign a return-to-work formula.

Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
Reuters    |    2 weeks ago

Researchers are intrigued by an orangutan that appeared to treat its wound using a plant known for its pain-relieving properties and for supporting healing.

Government issues food safety advisory amid flood crisis
Lucy Mumbi    |    2 weeks ago

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.

Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless
Joseph Ndunda    |    2 weeks ago

The Labour court has given doctors and the government another 48 hours to negotiate a deal.

OPINION: Doctors’ strike points to urgent need for health reforms
Amina Boru    |    2 weeks ago

Kenya is grappling with a significant healthcare crisis as workers continue to strike, demanding better working conditions.

Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Hanifa Adan    |    2 weeks ago

CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."

Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Hanifa Adan    |    2 weeks ago

The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.

Kwale residents warned against misusing treated mosquito nets
Mishi Gongo    |    2 weeks ago

According to the deputy governor, the purpose of the mosquito nets is to shield locals from mosquito bites, which are the vector that spreads malaria.

Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
Hanifa Adan    |    2 weeks ago

Prior discussions had reportedly resolved 17 out of 19 contentious issues, and this meeting aimed to find consensus on the remaining two.

Moderna halted vaccine plant in Kenya spotlights Africa's production challenges
Hanifa Adan    |    2 weeks ago

This development led to sharp criticism from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which accused Moderna of "abandoning a commitment to build highly needed and relevant vaccine manufacturing capabilities in Africa."

No show for doctors at Labour Day celebrations as strike enters second month
Lucy Mumbi    |    2 weeks ago

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) underscored the enduring grievances against the government, which are yet to be resolved.

The unseen battles of childbirth that plague mothers
Charity Kilei    |    2 weeks ago

Most of the health complications include haemorrhage, fistula, postpartum depression, and numerous others that, if left untreated and undiagnosed, can pose significant risks.

Outbreak of mysterious diseases killing camels worries Marsabit pastoralists
Barack Oduor    |    3 weeks ago

The mysterious diseases were first reported in February of this year, with the Department of Veterinary Services receiving reports on camel deaths.

Mombasa County Assembly partners with Hakijamii to enhance reproductive health policies
Farhiya Hussein    |    3 weeks ago

The Assembly Chair of the Committee on Health Bernard Ogutu, affirmed the assembly's commitment to realising health rights, including reproductive health, for all residents.

Immunisation saved 154 million lives over past 50 years - WHO
Charity Kilei    |    3 weeks ago

Immunisation is the paramount health intervention, ensuring not only the survival of infants but also their continued well-being into adulthood, WHO says.

Relief as Kwale County builds first ever mother-baby unit at Sh36.2m
Mishi Gongo    |    3 weeks ago

The facility is the first of its kind in Kwale and is expected to serve residents across the county starting in July, taking just three months to complete. 

Time running out for patients as doctors' strike persists
AFP    |    3 weeks ago

The healthcare system has long been overburdened and underfunded, but it has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 professionals walked off the job.

Court dismisses Joy Nursing Home's application to lift suspension of its licenses
Joseph Ndunda    |    3 weeks ago

Justice Ngaah said none of the prayers sought can be granted because there is evidence of an inquiry before the suspension of the licenses.

MPs irked as govt officials and governors boycott health crisis meeting
Barack Oduor    |    3 weeks ago

Only Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials honoured the meeting.

Three West African countries roll out vaccines to prevent malaria
Amina Wako    |    3 weeks ago

“We have a powerful tool that will protect children from this devastating illness and related deaths."

Health crisis: Governors dismiss striking doctors after talks collapse
Barack Oduor    |    3 weeks ago

According to the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Chairperson of the Council of Governors Anne Waiguru, 18 of the 19 issues the doctors wanted addressed have been solved except the issue of interns which is still contentious.

Unveiling WHO's malaria blueprint: Kenya's progress and beyond
Charity Kilei    |    3 weeks ago

The State Department for Public Health launched the Kenya Malaria Elimination Implementation Plan (2021-2023), aiming to reduce the malaria burden and contribute to global elimination efforts by 2030.

Explainer: How the two new malaria vaccines being rolled out across Africa will work
The Conversation    |    3 weeks ago

The long-awaited RTS,S malaria vaccine vaccine was described as a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control.