Trachoma primarily affects the poorest and most underserved populations, particularly in rural areas with limited access to clean water, sanitation, a...

Even moderate exposure—within the 70th to 90th percentile—was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of death, signaling that this is not just a conce...

WHO recommends that the retail price of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks be increased by at least 50 per cent over the next decade through targeted...

KMA Secretary General Dr Diana Marion expressed concern over what the association describes as a disturbing trend of interference with healthcare serv...

When properly refrigerated, pasteurised milk remained safe for consumption for several weeks, highlighting the importance of pasteurisation and cold s...

Between 2010 and 2019, measles vaccination rates declined in 100 of the 204 countries studied. Notably, 21 out of 36 high-income countries experienced...

Contributions to the SHA are made through payroll deductions for formally employed individuals, direct payments from those in the informal sector, and...

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has unearthed internal fraud schemes involving ghost services and unauthorized system access.

Vaccination is not only about protecting yourself; it's about protecting others who can’t defend themselves.

These experiences include various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and household dysfunction.

In addition to stigma, practical obstacles such as limited access to affordable and male-friendly mental health services further restrict men’s abilit...

The majority of cases have been reported in Busia (48 cases) and Mombasa (37), followed by Nakuru (16) and Makueni (10). Smaller clusters emerged in N...

Despite decades of success that have saved over 154 million children’s lives, recent years have seen growing gaps in vaccine coverage.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale clarified that the Ministry respects the court process but emphasised that it did not invalidate the deductions.

Each year, approximately 14,000 children are born with sickle cell disease in Kenya in high-burden areas, and between 2 and 4 out of every 100 newborn...

For now, though, Kamukunji Grounds stands as a quiet triumph—a model of what happens when a community decides to reclaim and reshape its own spaces.

Like many others in his situation, Erick Mwari turned to substances to cope, numbing emotional pain with harmful distractions.

In a tiny room in Muthurwa, Nairobi, Auma prepares for motherhood alone—without baby clothes, a hospital bag, or any family support.

According to IGAD, 25 per cent of all migrants in Africa are children, and the majority of these children come from the East African region.

Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...

Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...

Community health promoters (CHPs) have also been dealt a major blow after their budget was slashed by Sh1.4 billion.

Unvaccinated children are left exposed to preventable but potentially deadly diseases like polio, measles, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B.

This increase marks a threefold allocation to the fund, which has historically been severely underfunded.

The total health budget has increased to Sh138 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, up from Sh123 billion—a reversal of three consecutive years of b...

In the last financial year, CHPs were already grappling with financial constraints, which remain a key challenge in Kenya’s public healthcare system.

The funds have been distributed across key areas as follows: Sh42.4 billion has been set aside for referral hospitals, including Kenyatta National Hos...

Data from the State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) released in September shows more than 50 per cent of Hustler Fund borr...

The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...

In a world where survival depends on showing up, even blood and pain don’t qualify as reasons not to report to work.

Beyond immediate health risks, unsafe food also accelerates the dangerous rise of antimicrobial resistance, making once-treatable infections harder an...

The Ministry has announced that 3.2 million doses of the polio vaccine are currently being cleared at the port, with nationwide distribution set for J...

For Hassan, who has been selling goats for over a decade, Eid-ul-Adha isn’t just a religious celebration — it’s the most important time of the year fo...

Under the Social Health Authority (SHA), registering dependents is essential to ensure they receive health coverage alongside the primary member. Elig...

The World Health Organisation warns that tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death globally and a major contributor to noncommunicabl...

These young men were trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction and crime. The community was afraid of them. Law enforcement pursued them. They were sham...

In numerous informal settlements, calls for better services, such as effective rubbish collection and proper drainage, have gone unanswered. As a resu...

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a prevalent mental health condition and a significant public health concern, often arising from exposure to life-thr...

The committee will conduct thorough reviews, analyse Kenya’s disease burden, and provide expert recommendations to inform policy decisions grounded in...

Titus Wesonga, a survivor of the 2024 floods, continues to live in his home on riparian land. His house, like many others in the area, was severely da...

Without timely intervention and proper nutritional support, many individuals continue to suffer in silence, unaware that early dietary and medical man...

Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...

The increasing demand for affordable medication has put many Kenyans at risk of unknowingly consuming fake drugs.

As a nephrology nurse, commonly known as a dialysis nurse, Kalima specialises in treating patients with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

Untreated chlamydia is a leading cause of preterm birth. It can cause inflammation and infections in the reproductive tract, increasing the chances of...

Moved by the number of young men falling into the same trap he had escaped, he founded Chipukeezy—a youth group that uses sports to promote mental hea...

Nurses like Jackline Atieno form the backbone of the healthcare system, often serving as the first point of contact for patients and providing continu...

Pay disparities and poor treatment continue to plague healthcare workers under the UHC programme, with around 8,500 staff reportedly earning only half...

Unlike many diseases that present clear symptoms, high blood pressure often goes unnoticed for years. Many people have no idea they suffer from it unt...