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Kenya goes digital in healthcare to fight fraud, counterfeit drugs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

Duale said this move is part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the health sector.

Health budget falling short of Abuja Declaration and impact, UHC Healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 14, 2025

Community health promoters (CHPs) have also been dealt a major blow after their budget was slashed by Sh1.4 billion.

Ministry of Health, governors agree to joint audit of UHC staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Until current contracts end and gratuities are fully paid, the Health Ministry will continue managing the payroll for UHC workers, easing recent tensi...

3,000 ghost workers exposed in UHC payroll scandal amid ongoing strike
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 03, 2025

Investigations show that these non-existent workers have been receiving monthly salaries of Sh50,000 each, costing taxpayers more than Sh1.5 million e...

Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

Explainer: Who are the striking UHC workers, and why are they protesting?
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.

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...

Financial gaps threaten Kenya's healthcare goals – DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In response to concerns about delayed payments to Community Health Promoters, he assured that all stipend arrears would be cleared soon.

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...

Health ministry completes distribution of 2,061 vaccine storage units to counties
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 05, 2024

The total value of the 2,061 cold chain items that are currently being installed is $7.09 million (Sh1.1 billion).

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