kenya health ministry Stories

Health CS Duale vows to ensure SHA settles hospital claims by the 14th of each month
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

According to the Ministry, SHA has already settled claims amounting to Sh24 billion, with an additional Sh2.1 billion paid under the primary health ca...

Health Ministry issues public warning after hazardous chemical spill in Kiambu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

Health PS Mary Muthoni says that immediate symptoms of exposure include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.

Health Ministry raises alarm over high worm burden in 15 counties amid open defecation crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2024

In total, 27 counties are severely affected, with regions in Western Kenya and along the Coast experiencing worm infection rates of 40-50 per cent.

Government issues food safety advisory amid flood crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2024

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.

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