Experts raise alarm over rising NCD cases linked to poor diet

Health experts warn that rising non-communicable diseases in Kenya are linked to poor diets, prompting the formation of Food Policy Coalition Kenya to push for stronger food environment policies.

By Mercy Kahenda 5 days ago

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Early signs of autism every parent should watch closely

Autistic children children presents with speech delay that can come in different forms, for example failure to attain language.

By Mercy Kahenda 7 days ago

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MPs call for urgent action to stop rising cancer deaths

MPs urge urgent action from the Ministry of Health to tackle rising cancer deaths through early diagnosis and intervention.

By Mercy Kahenda 10 days ago

Ugandan among global Rotary honourees for transforming rural education

A Ugandan is among six Rotary members honoured globally, for improving access to quality education in rural Uganda.

By Mercy Kahenda 10 days ago

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State: Covid-19 variant in US 'not alarming'

The government says the COVID-19 sub-variant BA.3.2 (“Cicada”) detected in the US is under monitoring but not currently a cause for alarm.

By Mercy Kahenda 12 days ago

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Why Tobaco firms have shifted to social media to lure youths

Tobacco firms are being criticised for targeting Kenyan youth through aggressive social media marketing of nicotine products.

By Mercy Kahenda 12 days ago

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Silent cries: The overlooked pain and grim reality of stillbirths

Women’s grief often remains invisible despite losing their newborn babies. Kenya is working to strengthen maternal care and implement support systems.

By Mercy Kahenda 14 days ago

National Treasury asked to raise taxes on tobacco, sugary drinks and alcohol

If adopted, the proposals on alcoholic beverages would harmonise excise tax rates across all alcohol products.

By Mercy Kahenda 16 days ago

Kenya adopts new initiative to curb maternal and neonatal deaths

The deaths, according to Amoth, are preventable and show “a gap in implementation”.

By Mercy Kahenda 16 days ago

Makueni hailed for maternal health innovation

Makueni County has been recognised internationally for achieving zero maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage, thanks to innovative practices.

By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago

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Healthcare failures fuel maternal, infant deaths, warns experts

Healthcare inefficiencies across Africa are driving preventable maternal and infant deaths, with Jean Kaseya urging urgent solutions to strengthen health systems.

By Mercy Kahenda 17 days ago

Kenya races against time to save mothers and newborns in marginalised counties

The national government is working closely with respective organisations to help reduce high maternal and newborn deaths in marginalised counties.

By Mercy Kahenda 18 days ago

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Sh300m budget cut threatens to roll back gains in fight against TB

A Sh300 million budget cut has raised fears in Kenya that progress made in tackling tuberculosis could be reversed amid growing funding gaps.

By Mercy Kahenda 19 days ago

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Epilepsy silently affects two million Kenyans as stigma blocks treatment

Millions live with epilepsy in Kenya as stigma blocks treatment.

By Mercy Kahenda 20 days ago

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Sh6.8b programme to help reduce maternal, infant deaths

Kenya is set to receive part of a Sh6.8 billion Unitaid investment to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, announced during the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference in Nairobi.

By Mercy Kahenda 19 days ago

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When birth ends in silence: Race to save mothers, newborns

Kenya loses 92 infants and 15 women to childbirth-related causes daily, underscoring a public health emergency as experts warn decades of progress could stall if urgent measures are not taken.

By Mercy Kahenda 22 days ago

Experts warn of rising TB infections among adolescents in Kenya

Experts have raised concern over increased infections of Tuberculosis among adolescents and young adults in Kenya.

By Mercy Kahenda 21 days ago

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Exit USAID enter G2G: What new funding model means for health sector

The G2G framework focuses on six key pillars: surveillance and outbreak response, laboratory systems, commodities and supply chains, data systems, health workforce, and strategic interventions.

By Mercy Kahenda 26 days ago

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Kenya, US deal will strengthen healthcare systems, says Duale

Under the Government-to-Government funding model, resources from the US Government will flow directly to the Government of Kenya, rather than through external implementing partners.

By Mercy Kahenda 26 days ago

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How SHA jobs have become a two tribes affair

Despite heated debate over alleged irregularities in the hiring process at the Social Health Authority, two communities continue to dominate jobs at the agency.

By Mercy Kahenda 26 days ago

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Overuse of painkillers driving cases of chronic kidney disease

Overuse of painkillers is contributing to rising cases of chronic kidney disease in Kenya, highlighting the need for medical supervision and baseline testing.

By Mercy Kahenda 29 days ago

Tobacco industry accused of dodging tax, fuelling addiction

MPs and health advocates have accused the tobacco industry of tax evasion and using youth-targeted tactics amid weak regulation, fuelling addiction and rise in non-communicable diseases.

By Mercy Kahenda 30 days ago

Patients call on parliament to act as bleeding disorder support fades

Patients with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders are urging Kenya’s parliament to act as donor support dwindles, warning of a looming treatment crisis.

By Mercy Kahenda 30 days ago

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Why treatment for patients seeking care overseas is on hold

The ongoing Iran, Israel-US war has left patients bound for treatment in Turkey, India, Pakistan and Cyprus stranded as Middle Eastern airspace closures halt flights.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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How too much screentime affects brain health

Experts warn that excessive smartphone and social media use is becoming a growing threat to brain health and mental well-being.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

Data shows 3.3 million Kenyans in northern counties are facing acute food insecurity.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

MPs probe KNH over idle Sh453m oxygen facility

Kenyatta National Hospital is under pressure to explain why it spends Sh600 million annually on oxygen while its Sh453 million oxygen plant remains idle.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Omollo warns against political hooliganism, calls for restraint

The government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on political violence while reaffirming its commitment to promoting education and development initiatives.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

SHA registration scandal: Critics chide CS Duale over cosmetic arrests

The critics argue that arrests and pronouncements made by ODPP are cosmetic and meant to create the impression of action, rather than address systemic loopholes.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Bare reality: How acute condom shortage fuels surge in HIV, STIs

Brian, a 40-year-old resident of Kapseret, first noticed a burning sensation when passing urine. What began as mild discomfort soon turned into severe pain.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Experts explain new anti-HIV jabs ahead of rollout tomorrow

Lenacapavir is expected to have no major side effects, with eligible Kenyans set to receive at least four injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) doses annually.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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SHA recruitment wrangles leaves fate of former NHIF staff in limbo

Wrangling continues to delay recruitment of senior employees at the new health scheme, with at least 200 former NHIF staff seconded to the Public Service Commission still awaiting deployment.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Fear and risk: How Kenyan women fight to survive in labour rooms

Kenyan women face fear and high risks in labour rooms as many struggle to access safe maternal care.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Experts warn as C-Section rate surpasses WHO guidelines

Experts warn that Kenya’s C-section rate, at 18% of all births, exceeds WHO recommended guidelines.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Acute condom shortage linked to donor cuts, raising sex risk fears

There are growing fears of a rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as the country runs out of condoms.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Kenya asked to decide on US health deal as court puts it on hold

The US government has stated that Kenya holds the sovereign power to go through with the Sh322 billion health deal agreed between the two countries last year.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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From paralysis to bleeding disorders and death: Inside Turkana's drought-related snakebites

Poor road networks and difficult terrain often delay access to health facilities, a situation worsened by insecurity in some areas.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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No food; Learners keep off school as drought persists in Turkana

Most schools have run out of food supplies and are also grappling with acute water shortages, forcing learners to trek long distances in search of the scarce commodity.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Farmers watch in despair as ASAL area's food basket dries up

Farmers in Turkana’s ASAL region face growing despair as shrinking Kerio River waters threaten a 750-acre irrigation scheme that sustains communities affected by drought and banditry.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

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Suguta families battle hunger as aid falters

Providing humanitarian aid to families in Turkana County’s hard-hit Suguta area remains a major challenge, despite thousands of households affected by the ongoing drought.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago