YOUNG ADULTS FACE RISING HEART DISEASE RISK
Heart disease is increasingly affecting younger adults, prompting health experts to call for earlier screening and healthier lifestyle choices to curb the growing burden of cardiovascular disease. Traditionally associated with older populations, cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, heart attacks and stroke are now being diagnosed more frequently among people in their 20s, 30s and early […]
KNH RAISES FEES FOR KEY MEDICAL SERVICES
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has increased charges for several medical procedures and specialised healthcare services, a move that is expected to raise the cost of treatment for patients seeking care at the country’s largest national referral facility. The revised fees, which took effect this week, affect a range of specialised procedures and diagnostic services. The […]
DRC EBOLA CASES PASS 1,000 AS OF JUNE 23
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for an urgent expansion of response efforts as health authorities work to contain one of the country’s largest outbreaks in recent years. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Health said late […]
GOV’T BOOSTS SICKLE CELL CARE
The government has unveiled new measures to strengthen the management of sickle cell disease through the Taifa Care programme, with plans to expand screening, improve access to treatment and integrate specialised care into Kenya’s universal health coverage framework. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the initiative during this year’s World Sickle Cell Day commemorations, saying […]
SHA CLARIFIES IVF POLICY AFTER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT SPARKS CONFUSION
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has clarified that applicants seeking In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF) are not required to provide a marriage certificate after a teacher’s application sparked public concern over the scheme’s eligibility requirements. IVF is an assisted reproductive treatment used by people experiencing infertility and […]
RED CROSS WARNS THAT CONGO’S EBOLA OUTBREAK HAS YET TO REACH ITS PEAK
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak, raising concerns that the health crisis could continue for as long as a year. Speaking on the state of the outbreak, IFRC operations manager […]
Is the HIV Cure Finally Within Reach?
A 63-year-old Norwegian man has achieved long-term remission from HIV following a stem cell transplant, in a rare outcome that is drawing global scientific interest. The man referred to as the “Oslo patient” underwent the procedure as part of treatment for a life-threatening blood disorder. He had been living with HIV since 2006 before being […]
SHA Rolls Out New Hospital Tariffs Under POMSF in Nationwide Reform Drive
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has begun implementing revised hospital tariffs under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), marking the start of a phased rollout aimed at standardising payments across public healthcare facilities. According to the Authority, the process follows a mandatory market analysis and structured negotiations with healthcare providers before final approval and […]
National Mental Health Campaign Launched Across 47 Counties
The Ministry of Health has launched an ambitious nationwide mental health awareness campaign aimed at reducing stigma and providing support services at the county level. The ‘Mind Our Well-being’ initiative will include the establishment of mental wellness centers in every major sub-county hospital.
Health Integration Summit Focuses on Holistic HIV Response
The Health Integration Summit 2026 convened in Mombasa to discuss integrating HIV services within the broader primary healthcare system. Under the theme ‘Health Without Barriers’, participants developed new strategies to ensure sustainable financing and universal access to HIV/AIDS care across Kenya.
Kenya Begins Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Rollout
Kenya has commenced the rollout of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, targeting 15 counties with the highest burden of infections. The drug is a long-acting injectable administered every six months. ‘This is a game-changer in HIV prevention,’ said Dr. Patrick Amoth, Kenya’s Director General for Health.