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Stakeholders demand SHA payment list

Medical experts and hospitals are demanding immediate publication of Social Health Authority payments made by the government for scrutiny, transparency, and accountability.

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Sh19.8b needed to avert collapse of maternity, primary health care

The Ministry of Health has warned of a looming crisis in the delivery of free primary healthcare and maternity services as it seeks exchequer release of Sh5.9 billion to clear pending claims.

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SHA woes: Unpaid claims cripple hospitals, push patients to pay cash

Sh11 billion claims have been rejected, money Health CS Aden Duale maintains shall not be paid, citing fraud.

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Duale in crisis talks as SHA recruitment wrangles deepens

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been forced to convene a crisis meeting with the SHA board and management to address mounting disputes over its recruitment process.

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Healing beyond surgery: Women fighting fistula reclaim dignity, lives

Irene Alivitsa spent nearly two years struggling alone, waking up to find herself soiled, too embarrassed to share her ordeal. 

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Pharmacy-based PrEP emerges as key in Kenya's HIV fight

Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.

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SHA denies jobs bias as ex-NHIF staff wait for deployment

The hiring of staff for the new health scheme has been rocked by wrangles, with at least 200 former employees of the defunct NHIF currently stuck at the PSC awaiting deployment.

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US withdrawal from WHO sparks global health alarm

They have cautioned that the move could weaken disease surveillance, disrupt critical programmes, and strain already overstretched health systems.

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Exit of US from WHO a big blow to global health, warns experts

The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for global health agencies at a time when donor funding is declining.

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SHA shame: Kalenjins and Somalis take up almost half county jobs

The revelations have sparked public uproar and raised constitutional questions over inclusivity in government hiring.

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State to receive 110,000 doses of injectable HIV prevention drug

It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.

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HPV self-testing set to revolutionise cervical cancer detection in Kenya

The adoption of AmpFire HPV DNA testing technology, donated by Rotary International, has been a game-changer in HPV screening, enabling early detection of the virus long before it turns cancerous.

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Living with sickle cell: Families' pain as awareness and treatment lag

The Facility Improvement Financing programme under SHA will allow sub-county hospitals to procure sickle cell medicines, improving affordability and access through reimbursement.

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How one father is leading Kenya's malaria fight

The death of seven children to malaria was a tragedy that shook Samson Okoth’s world.

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Health services on the brink after US support halted

Interventions for diseases previously supported by PEPFAR remain uncertain amid stalled actualisation of the newly signed Sh322 billion U.S.–Kenya health cooperation framework.

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Health: USAID out, in comes government to government deal

The US will contribute Sh207 billion while Kenya is expected to provide Sh110 billion.  

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SHA scams and unpaid claims threaten UHC

In 2025 alone, 80 health facilities were suspended or shut down for submitting fraudulent SHA claims.

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Champions at work: How CHPs help mothers and babies thrive in slums

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.

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New infant malaria drug, vaccines light path to hope

Data from the Ministry of Health shows children under five years and pregnant women are the most affected by malaria.

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'Pink riders': Siaya's bodaboda girls hitting the road for mothers and children's health

Free transport is removing financial barriers that once kept women from essential maternal healthcare. It has led to the expansion of preventive healthcare

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Kenya to share only aggregate health data with U.S. under Sh323bn deal

This ensures that Kenya’s health information remains secure and is used strictly for implementing the cooperation framework.

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HIV advocates want disclosure on Kenya-US Sh323b health deal

Nephak Executive Director Nelson Otwoma wants the government to make public the recently signed Kenya–US health partnership to dispel speculation and ensure transparency.

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How Ruto-Trump health deal risks patient data

Civil society is demanding major revisions of the bilateral health cooperation framework, warning that the current draft risks turning Kenya’s health information systems into a 25-year American asset.

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Alarm as infant HIV infections spike in Wajir

At least three in every 10 babies born in Wajir acquire HIV at birth, at a rate of 33.4 per cent, placing the arid and semi-arid counties among the hardest hit.

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Kenya records increase in new HIV infections

Data shows 19,991 new infections were reported in 2024, marking a 19 per cent rise from 16,752 cases in 2023.

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Fighting in silence: The untold stories of learners and teachers living with HIV

Born with HIV, Margaret, a Grade Six pupil in Busia County has grown into an outspoken champion for treatment adherence among her peers.

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Why Busia records more HIV numbers and stigma

Teenage pregnancies remain high, HIV infections have been persistently high, and sexual and gender-based violence is widespread.

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Rotaract youth bank on art, colour and music to champion peace

The youth are preaching peace across the country using art, colour and music.

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Health experts dismiss Ruto's address as detached from reality

Ruto stated that all Kenyans can access quality health care regardless of their financial status.

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How breast cancer survivors are turning scars into courage

Early detection and screening greatly improve breast cancer survival chances. Survivors face emotional, financial and physical challenges after treatment.

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SHA on the spot for spending Sh77m on court cases valued at just Sh13m

SHA was put on the spot to explain how it spent Sh77 million on legal representation, only to recover Sh13 million, raising concerns over wastage of taxpayers’ money

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Raila's devolution vision that shaped healthcare agenda

Devolution — a vision strongly championed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution as the will of the people — was designed to bring services closer to citizens.

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Ruto urges Kenyans to report hospitals that charge SHA members

Speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui on Monday, Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza administration had allocated sufficient funds to provide quality healthcare for all Kenyans.

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Negotiation to end Kiambu strike resumes after Mr Odinga's burial

On Monday, representatives from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) met with the Chief of Staff in the County Government of Kiambu.

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How doctors at India's Devamatha Hospital strived to save ex-premier

Raila was received at the emergency section of the hospital after a sudden collapse. The collapse happened during his morning walk at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Centre.

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Duale engages MPs in shouting match after queries on health docket

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale did it yet again. This time, he displayed utter disrespect and contempt among his former colleagues.

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Why Kenyans feel NHIF was better than SHA

One year after the rollout of the Social Health Authority, the majority of Kenyans and healthcare providers believe the defunct NHIF offered better services.

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Doctors stage nationwide protest in solidarity with striking Kiambu medics

KMPDU Deputy SG Dr Dennis Miskellah confirmed the solidarity action, noting that mothers who lost their infants in poorly equipped health facilities within the county will also join in.

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Senators call on boys to shield girls from abuse, nurture mutual respect

Senators have pleaded with boys to protect girls against sexual violence and avoid engaging in casual sex that could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

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Protect girl child, Senators plead with boy child

Senators have pleaded with boys to protect girls against sexual violence and avoid engaging in casual sex that could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

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