healthcare Kenya Stories

Revolutionising TB Diagnosis: High-tech machine delivers results in three hours
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 29, 2025

To mark TB Awareness Week, the facility is conducting free TB testing, aiming to reach those who might otherwise go undiagnosed.

Senate Bill seeks to end detention of patients, bodies over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

If passed, the Bill would provide a legal framework to ensure that patients and bodies are not held over financial disputes, compelling health facilit...

Growing concerns on Kenya's preparedness amid pandemic fears
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 27, 2025

Years of mismanagement, corruption, and financial instability have left the healthcare system fragile hospitals remain underfunded, patients struggle...

Medical Services PS Kimtai appeals for Sh1 billion to implement 'roadside' declarations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Many of these projects were announced during President Ruto's development tours in response to public requests for improved infrastructure.

Proposed Health Bill seeks to fine doctors Sh1 million for negligence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The proposed Health (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to strengthen accountability in healthcare facilities by introducing stringent penalties for practit...

Lamu, Kwale among counties where clinical officers’ strike continues despite 21-day suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union said it remains hopeful that the suspension period will allow for further discussions to resolve the outstanding concerns.

Ruto grants health human resources taskforce 60 more days to finalise reform recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

According to President Ruto, its work is critical in addressing existing gaps in the recruitment, replacement, training, and retention of health worke...

Healthcare data gap hindering proper policymaking in developing nations
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 29, 2024

One prominent example of the gap in localised healthcare data can be seen in the area of smoking cessation and harm reduction strategies.

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