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Kenya Releases Sh4 Billion to Clear NHIF Payment Arrears
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Kenya Releases Sh4 Billion to Clear NHIF Payment Arrears

Kenya's government releases Sh4 billion to settle outstanding NHIF claims after verification process, boosting healthcare sector transparency.

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Baringo's Governor Cheboi Defends Rugged Terrain Ambulance Aid and Prioritizes Community Health

Explore how Baringo Governor Cheboi advocates for ambulances in rugged terrains, focusing on community health despite infrastructural hurdles and governance to�

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Government launches major crackdown on substandard medical products

Kenyan authorities remove 2,200+ unsafe medicines, including counterfeit Viagra and fake HIV drugs, in a major crackdown on falsified medical products.

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KMPDC Mandates Ambulance Registration in Kenya by July 2026 Amid Regulatory Push

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced a deadline for ambulance registration by July 17, 2026, to strengthen regulatory and

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Europe's Hospitals Buckle Under Heatwave Surge in Emergency Cases

Europe's hospitals face intense pressure as a heatwave causes a spike in emergency cases, highlighting urgent healthcare system challenges.

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Kenya’s NACADA Takes Center Stage for International Drug Day Commemoration in Mombasa

NACADA to lead Kenya’s observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse in Mombasa, promoting awareness and policy action.

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Pharmacy and Poisons Board Seizes 48 Illegal Medicine Outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has shut down 48 illegal medicine outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado to curb the sale of unregistered and counterfeit …