Universal Health Care Stories

UHC medics reject Health CS Duale’s directive on payroll transfer to counties, demand permanent terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”

Cabinet clears hospital projects in Bungoma, Kericho to boost UHC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.

UHC workers protest in Nairobi over unmet promises, harassment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 29, 2025

According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...

Health spending to rise by 6% in 2025 amid unmet universal healthcare targets
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 30, 2024

The outlook comes at a time when Kenya is facing challenges in the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

NGAO targets to register 12 million Kenyans for Universal Health Coverage – CS Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

The Interior boss stressed the importance of clear and simple messaging from the Ministry of Health to ensure that the information reaches people at t...

2024/25 Budget: How Sh127bn will be allocated across different health sectors
Amina Wako  |  Jun 13, 2024

This marks the third consecutive year that the health sector has faced budget cuts.

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