Aden Duale Stories

Teenage mothers to receive free health services as government launches special health cards
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

According to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the move is part of a wider government effort to make healthcare more inclusive, particularly for yo...

Kenya goes digital in healthcare to fight fraud, counterfeit drugs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Duale said this move is part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the health sector.

Kenya's cholera outbreak claims 18 lives across seven counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The affected counties are Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Kwale and Turkana.

KEMSA announces temporary closure of distribution centres from July 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

During this period, the agency confirmed that both the receipt and dispatch of medical supplies will be suspended. However, it clarified that emergenc...

Over 700 non-compliant health facilities shut down, 301 downgraded in major crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the closures are meant to eliminate quacks and restore public confidence in health services.

Garissa health facilities receive over 1,000 tablets in digital health push
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2025

Duale expressed concern about the low SHA registration in Garissa County, where he said only 150,000 residents registered against the targeted number...

Health CS Aden Duale exposes how Mediheal transplant report was sabotaged
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Duale said officials altered the final version of a fact-finding committee report on alleged kidney transplants involving foreigners at Mediheal.

Kenya partners with WHO to tighten tobacco control, review existing laws
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the partnership will help advance the country’s efforts to reduce tobacco-related harm by updating its legal...

Kenya secures Sh65 billion Chinese deal to boost local vaccine and medicine manufacturing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to build domestic capacity, reduce reliance on medical imports and enhance healthcare resilience.

Expired drugs pile up in county hospitals as patients go without medicine
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

The Health CS attributed the situation to budget constraints, logistical challenges, and poor prioritisation of pharmaceutical waste management at the...

Duale scraps attachment fees for KMTC students at national referral hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Duale urged the KMTC leadership to continually review and align course offerings with national health priorities.

Duale suspends licences for distribution of nicotine products, orders re-application in 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

All individuals and companies previously licensed must reapply within 21 days and provide full compliance documentation.

Senate grills CS Duale over gaps in health insurance regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

Duale assured the Committee that the Ministry had conducted public engagement specific to the tariffs. He said the Ministry published a newspaper adve...

Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

Turkana County, donors adopt strategy to contain cholera outbreak
Issa Hussein  |  May 28, 2025

The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tr...

SHA warns employers to submit monthly contributions or face fines, jail time
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 26, 2025

SHA stressed that all employers must register their organisations via the official employer portal, enrol their employees along with their dependents...

Kenya launches panel to review health benefit tariffs, promote equity and cost-effective care
Charity Kilei  |  May 26, 2025

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

Government extends NHIF staff contracts by six months for smooth SHA transition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri said the decision is meant to ensure smooth operations as SHA prepares to fully take over health insurance services.

MPs propose extra Sh47bn for health ministry to secure UHC jobs, improve services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The National Assembly Health Committee chair, James Nyikal, said the extra funds include Sh5 billion to pay gratuity to the 8,550 UHC workers whose co...

Kenya to increase WHO contributions by 20pc as part of global health funding push
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The WHO donor base expanded this year with both long-standing supporters and new contributors providing fresh voluntary funding.

Nurses demand urgent action on poor working conditions as government says it has no money
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.

Duale calls for strict organ donations laws as KUTRRH conducts first kidney transplant
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

He stated that the Ministry of Health is currently reviewing existing policies and laws to ensure that organ donation and transplants in Kenya are con...

Kenya to receive BCG, polio vaccines next month - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Duale said the shortage, which has left thousands of children unprotected, was triggered by the Treasury’s failure to release Sh930 million in co-fina...

Public health facilities to pay KEMSA directly under new SHA system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 15, 2025

Ruto had challenged county governments to play their part by paying KEMSA for the drugs delivered.

Fraud and system abuse led to end of EduAfya medical scheme - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Duale claimed some unnamed hospitals exploited loopholes in the programme, leading to the misappropriation of government funds.

Ministry of Health must respect DG Patrick Amoth’s position, says Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Duale said the Director General’s role is not only important but firmly anchored in law, and cannot be ignored or diminished.

Kenya invests Sh2.06 billion in vaccine storage to safeguard child health
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Duale said the rollout represents more than just the distribution of hardware—it is a reflection of Kenya’s commitment to health equity, disease preve...

Court suspends NHIF claims audit taskforce operations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 13, 2025

Justice Reuben Nyakundi issued a conservatory order restraining the committee from compiling any reports, issuing recommendations, or undertaking any...

Health Ministry begins issuance of title deeds to safeguard public facilities from land grabs
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 10, 2025

Duale highlighted the urgency of securing legal land ownership for hospitals and other health institutions, stressing that this measure is crucial to...

Explainer: Who are the striking UHC workers, and why are they protesting?
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.

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