Patients Stories

We’re paying, but still suffering: Patients urge SHA to expand outpatient cover
Charity Kilei  |  May 04, 2025

The Social Health Authority was rolled out with the ambitious goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage, a cornerstone of Kenya’s health reform agen...

Trapped by TB and addiction: How substance abuse fuels spread of tuberculosis
Charity Kilei  |  May 03, 2025

Substance use significantly weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to TB infection or relapse. Moreover, alcohol interferes wi...

Mombasa cancer reforms: Tackling 8,500 cases with early detection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limi...

Oesophageal cancer cases rise in Wajir as patients face delayed diagnosis
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...

Staffing shortage at National Cancer Institute puts strain on treatment services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

This shortage could cripple the institute's ability to offer timely treatment and support to cancer patients, many of whom depend on its services for...

Health CS Duale: SHA to provide Sh550,000 in annual coverage for cancer patients
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Duale said reimbursement for intensive care unit and high dependency unit services has been significantly increased, rising from Sh4,480 to Sh28,000 p...

Desperate patients turned away as doctors' strike enters second week
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 12, 2025

While emergency cases are still being admitted, the majority of patients are left to fend for themselves. The long queues, empty consultation rooms, a...

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Over 35,000 jobs lost, 150 clinics shut down as USAID freeze hits Kenya
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

With Kenyan civil societies calling for increased domestic funding to ensure essential health services continue uninterrupted,  the government now fac...

Mombasa County to provide free cancer screening as tribute to late actress Winnie Bwire
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2024

The initiative, which aims to promote early detection and treatment, was unveiled during a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known...

Over Sh20bn worth of cancer drugs distributed to Kenyan hospitals in last three years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2024

According to the National Cancer Registry System of Kenya (NACARE-KE), the country records 42,116 new cancer cases annually, with 27,092 deaths attrib...

Why counselling is crucial in enhancing uptake of cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 13, 2024

Misconceptions about the procedure and tales of discomfort and pain have made many hesitate to seek professional advice.

Kwale cancer patients rely on local healers due to lack of awareness, costly treatment
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 20, 2024

Some of the patients people opt for traditional methods to cure the condition believing it is a curse or witchcraft.

Cancer patients' care in jeopardy as licensing committee rejects foreign doctors
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 20, 2024

The KMPDC licensing committee has declined to clear four Ethiopian oncologists who have already reported to the hospital to replace the doctors who we...

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