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Kenya's health reforms on track to curb maternal mortality, Ruto says

The President said the government has restructured Kenya's health financing framework, expanding pre-paid access to maternal care through the new Social Health Authority.
By PCS 15h ago
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At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu 1d ago
Mombasa, Kisii and Makueni counties have registered a significant reduction in maternal and newborn deaths over the last three years due to improved emergency health care.
By Joackim Bwana 2d ago
Advocates, including lawyer Paul Muite, are demanding answers about GMO mosquitoes released in Nairobi, raising concerns over their safety and impact on the city.
By Gardy Chacha 2d ago
Across Africa, justice systems continue to fail survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, remaining inaccessible, costly, and unsafe despite legal reforms and international commitments.
By Maryann Muganda 2d ago
Modern workplaces focus on targets and performance, often neglecting human well-being, leading to stress, burnout, and disengagement.
By The Conversation 3d ago
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.
By The Coversation 4d ago
IUCN says the programme is aimed at scaling up green economy solutions that generate sustainable livelihoods while strengthening conservation outcomes in several World Heritage sites.  
By Caroline Chebet 4d ago
The ongoing capital projects have displaced tens of animals while exposing others to poachers, leading to a drop in the number of some species.
By Antony Gitonga 4d ago
Kilifi County has opened a new 40-bed capacity maternity wing and a twin theatre at Malindi Sub-County Hospital in efforts to curb maternal and newborn deaths.
By Marion Kithi 4d ago
Kenya has officially shifted to a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls aged between 10 and 14 years, marking a major change in the country’s fight against cervical cancer.
By Ryan Kerubo 4d ago
A forum seeking to integrate mental health, psychosocial support, and peace building into the fight against sexual and gender-based violence has opened in Nairobi.
By Benard Orwongo 5d ago
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