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How new Transplant law could improve access to kidney treatment, blood donation
The legislation aims to establish a dedicated Authority and Appeals Tribunal to streamline blood, tissue, and organ services.
By Jacinta Mutura
2025-12-24 08:00:00
By Mercy Kahenda
2025-12-24 08:00:00
Strike called over government failing to honor long-standing health agreements.
By Maryann Muganda
2025-12-24 07:55:03
In 2025 alone, 80 health facilities were suspended or shut down for submitting fraudulent SHA claims.
By Mercy Kahenda
2025-12-23 07:30:00
For decades, HIV/Aids was the main concern regarding the safety of donated blood but today, hepatitis represents the greater risk.
By Augustine Oduor
2025-12-22 09:00:00
Data from the Ministry of Health shows children under five years and pregnant women are the most affected by malaria.
By Mercy Kahenda
2025-12-22 09:00:00
Through regular household visits by CHPs, pregnant women have been trained to recognise pregnancy danger signs such as fever, severe headaches, swelling of the feet and unusual pain.
By Mercy Kahenda
2025-12-22 08:00:00
With more than half of the world’s coral reefs lost over the past three decades, Kenyan conservationists are accelerating efforts to rescue the country’s rapidly disappearing underwater ecosystems.
By Patrick Beja
2025-12-22 08:00:00
Proponents argue that unlike cigarettes, which are strongly linked to premature deaths, bhang is not associated with early death but heavy use is linked to increased health risks.
By Ayoki Onyango
2025-12-22 00:00:00
Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness, largely because many people seek medical help only after their vision has significantly deteriorated.
By Marion Kithi
2025-12-21 18:12:22
With accurate information scarce, girls are forced to navigate puberty guided by myths whispered among peers and half-truths passed down by relatives.
By Maryann Muganda
2025-12-21 18:00:00
The Ministry admitted that this illegal trade is rampant, noting a recurring trend of unauthorised slaughter and transport during December.
By Caroline Chebet
2025-12-21 11:17:41
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal pharmacies.
By Ryan Kerubo
2025-12-20 13:05:09
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