Somalia health sector Stories

Diphtheria cases surge in Somalia amid sharp US aid cuts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 19, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), some carriers may not show symptoms but can still transmit the infection, while others may develop m...

Private hospitals blame flawed SHA model as 40 facilities face suspension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

KUPHA described the SHA model as flawed and financially unstable, highlighting a sharp drop in revenue despite increased premiums.

Health caucus speaks out, decries police violence against medics during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atella revealed that over 200 violent incidents have been repor...

Health unions oppose new healthcare bill, accuse ministry of sidelining professionals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The caucus is demanding that the Ministry of Health withdraw the bill and instead amend the Health Act 2017. It also wants Kenya to honour the Abuja D...

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