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Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

Nine killed, several injured after matatu collides with lorry on Eldoret-Kitale road
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Police said efforts to locate lorry driver who fled the scene are ongoing, and they have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances...

KUTRRH staff strike over suspended CEO, medical insurance withdrawal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

KUTRRH’s board recently appointed Isaac Irungu Kamau as the acting CEO after suspending Dagane over allegations of irregularly awarding a Sh287 millio...

How Garbatula, Isiolo hospitals are transforming healthcare to meet rising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 01, 2024

Isiolo Teaching and Referral Hospital is now home to a functioning renal unit, which serves patients with kidney conditions across the region.

KU Hospital appoints Isaac Irungu Kamau as acting CEO as Ahmed takes leave
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

While the reason for Ahmed's leave has not been disclosed, the board's decision marks a significant leadership shift at the hospital.

Isiolo County morgue reopens after eight-month closure for renovations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

Prior to its closure, the facility could accommodate only 12 bodies, but it often exceeded this capacity, holding as many as 33 unclaimed bodies at on...

Missing Wajir MCA’s case to proceed even without government chemist's report
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 24, 2024

Hussein was abducted by armed men in Nairobi's South B on September 13 and has not been found.

Hundreds of Wajir residents throng mortuary where body of missing MCA Yussuf Ahmed lay
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2024

The deceased was waylaid and abducted on September 13 while on his way to South C in Nairobi and had been missing since then.

Barasa: Kenya losing Sh62.2 billion annually due to mental health issues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

According to the WHO, over half of the world's population is employed, and many are dealing with mental health disorders.

Kenya launches guidelines to address mental health challenges at workplaces
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 10, 2024

Key actions in ensuring workers’ well-being include urging counties to invest in mental health and addiction clinics at all Level 4 hospitals.

Over 200 children in Garissa benefit from free surgeries at paediatric medical camp
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2024

Mahat Salah, the Garissa Referral Hospital administrator, said over 200 children were successfully treated by the paediatric doctors who had been at t...

Kwale residents demand better health services amid facility shortages, poor conditions
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 20, 2024

The lack of basic amenities extends beyond food and water. Patients and their families face significant difficulties due to frequent power outages and...

MCAs call for operationalisation of Coast General Hospital's Marimani Outreach Centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 31, 2024

MCA Ong'ao informed members that residents of Mwakirunge and its environs were forced to seek medical care from distant and costly private facilities,...

Hundreds of Wajir residents regain eyesight at free medical camp
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 08, 2024

The programme targeted all eight sub-counties of Wajir East, Wajir West, Wajir South, Wajir North, Buna, Tarbaj, Eldas, and Habaswein, offering free c...

Clergy lament delayed rehabilitation of Isiolo Referral Hospital morgue
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 03, 2024

The rehabilitation includes its equipping with state-of-the-art equipment as well as civil and structural works and installation of 16 refrigerators w...

Health committee urges Kwale County to replace old hospital equipment
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 21, 2024

Msambweni Referral Hospital is the largest hospital in Kwale County, receiving patients from other facilities in the region.

Admissions stopped at Isiolo Referral Hospital as nurses go on strike
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 20, 2024

Patients admitted to the facility had to reach out to their families to take them home while others remained stranded outside the wards for hours

Senate Committee recommends KUTRRH return to Kenyatta University management
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 13, 2024

This shift removed the university vice chancellor and one university council representative from the hospital board, leaving KU with only one represen...

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