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Youth Public Health and the Summertides Debate: Geoffrey Musiria’s Urgent Call for Action

Explore how Geoffrey Musiria advocates for banning Summertides to protect youth health from increased risks, including unprotected sex and exploitation, and the

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Kenya Bans Boda Boda Deliveries of Antibiotics to Fight Illegal Drug Sales

Kenya intensifies efforts to curb counterfeit medicines by banning boda boda deliveries of antibiotics and enforcing prescription regulations through licensed药房

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KNH Medical Fees Skyrocket: Patients Face Tripling of Key Service Costs Since April

Explore how KNH's recent medical fee hikes, with some services tripling since April, are affecting patients and the healthcare landscape.

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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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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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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 …

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Kenya to Launch National Ambulance Dispatch Center in July

Kenya is launching a national ambulance dispatch center in July to improve emergency healthcare services, reflecting its commitment to better governance and公共安全

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Government Donates 1 Acre in Upper Hill to Support St. John Ambulance

The government has donated a one-acre land in Upper Hill to St. John Ambulance, strengthening emergency response and healthcare services in the community.

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Equity Afya Launches First Standalone Community Pharmacy in Nairobi's Upper Hill

Equity Afya has opened its first standalone community pharmacy at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, enhancing access to quality medicines and healthcare in

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Kenya Government Plans to Ban Shisha for Public Health Reasons

Kenyan authorities are enacting a ban on shisha, aiming to improve public health and regulate smoking practices. Learn about the policy details and implications