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Kenya's retinal care faces access and continuity gaps

The country also has only about 10 to 11 specialists trained to manage these conditions.

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-08-21 12:42:03

Kenya's retinal care faces access and continuity gaps

Billions at Stake as Kenya's Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Faces Legal Challenge

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-08-21 11:58:57

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Ruto: State did not pay Sh104b for SHA system

President William Ruto has dismissed reports that the government procured the Social Health Authority (SHA) digital superhighway at a cost of Sh104 billion.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-21 07:40:00

Kindiki acknowledges counties' role in delivery of successful health reforms

DP Kithure Kindiki has called for stronger national-county coordination and accountability to ensure Kenya’s health reforms deliver reliable services across all counties.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-20 16:15:07

Kindiki acknowledges counties' role in delivery of successful health reforms

From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation

China’s healthcare system has evolved from basic rural “barefoot doctors” to a vast, technology-driven medical workforce using AI, robotic surgery and brain-computer interfaces.

By Xinhua 2026-08-20 11:02:05

From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation

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Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches

For a moment, everything seemed to work smoothly in a Health docket that has been plagued by challenges.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-20 08:20:00

Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches

Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.

By Nancy Gitonga 2026-08-20 08:00:00

Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Kenya is exploring the use of portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies to reduce the cost of healthcare and bring specialised services closer to patients.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-08-19 22:11:36

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has strengthened pharmaceutical regulation to protect patients and improve access to safe, quality and effective medicines across Kenya.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-19 21:46:48

Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients

Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs

Kenya has a limited number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles that enable PWDs to be independent in their daily activities.

By Mate Tongola 2026-08-19 19:18:15

Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs

Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths

Kenya is stepping up investment in maternal and newborn healthcare, with Sh12.2 billion committed to strengthen facilities, commodities, family planning and health workers.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-19 16:33:17

Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths

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National, County Governments clash over payment of doctors on postgraduate training

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale, differed with the proposal maintaining that the county governments should pay the doctors and not the national government.

By Rosa Agutu 2026-08-19 14:35:51

National, County Governments clash over payment of doctors on postgraduate training

Unpaid health workers deepen strain on DRC Ebola response

Unpaid and overstretched health workers are becoming a critical bottleneck in the DRC’s Ebola response, threatening surveillance, treatment and infection control as the outbreak spreads.

By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-19 09:43:12