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45 more health facilities to be deregistered as ministry uncovers widespread fraud in hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The CS cited examples, including Nabuala Hospital in Bungoma, which falsified claims for multiple Caesarean sections on the same patient within days,...

Counties to work with Ministry of Health in closing down illegal facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

CoG Health Committee Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said the situation has been made worse by a growing trend where health worke...

Mercy Mwangangi to face Senate over Sh9 billion SHA debt to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The committee wants a clear breakdown of the outstanding balances, a payment schedule, and the current status of remittances to all 47 counties.

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.

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...

Health facilities to register online as KMPDC unveils new digital system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The system allows applicants to submit all required details electronically, including the facility name, location, classification, services offered, s...

Duale directs clinical officers’ council to re-inspect licensed health facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Duale reassured the COC of the ministry’s continued support in advancing health reforms, particularly in the implementation of the Taifa Care Model, a...

Local health facilities generate Sh18 billion, boosting county revenues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The increase follows the rollout of the Facilities Improvement Fund, established after the enactment of the Facilities Improvement Financing Act, 2023...

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