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Kiambu County's First Telemedicine Surgery: Pioneering Healthcare Innovation
Discover how Kiambu County has pioneered its first telemedicine surgery utilizing the Proximie system, enhancing healthcare services through real-time surgical.
HealthMinistry of Health Announces Temporary Shortage of Rotavac Frozen Rotavirus Vaccine
The Ministry of Health has formally announced a temporary shortage of the Rotavac Frozen rotavirus vaccine, the oral immunisation given to infants at 6, …
Latest NewsPresident Ruto Reappoints Key Board Chairs and Members in Tourism, Health, Youth and Other Sectors
President William Ruto has reappointed and appointed several key figures to chair and serve on boards, councils and advisory committees across various government institutions …
PoliticsHealth CS Aden Duale Accuses Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of Embodying Impunity, Corruption and Extrajudicial Killings
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i of representing the face of impunity, corruption and extrajudicial killings in …
HealthKenyan MPs Opt for Private Medical Insurance Tender, Bypassing SHA Despite Public Endorsement
The Parliamentary Service Commission has invited sealed bids from insurance providers for comprehensive medical cover for Members of Parliament and their families, bypassing the …
HealthNairobi Leads with Over 3,000 New HIV Infections as Kenya Records Nearly 20,000 Cases in One Year
Nairobi County has recorded 3,124 new HIV infections in the past year, making it the highest-burden county as Kenya grapples with 19,847 new cases …
HealthTwo Kisumu Teachers Sue TSC Over Forced Migration from Minet to SHA Medical Cover
Two teachers from Kisumu County have filed a petition at the Employment and Labour Relations Court seeking to overturn the Teachers Service Commission's decision …
HealthSHA Introduces Refund System for Overpaid or Mis-sent Health Premiums, Streamlining Claims Process
The gleaming halls of the Social Health Authority's headquarters in Nairobi's Upper Hill, where the air hums with the quiet efficiency of case managers …
NewsKenya Proposes Ban on Electronics Over 12 Years Old to Combat E-Waste and Safeguard Public Health
The bustling customs yard at the Port of Mombasa, where the Indian Ocean's salty breeze mingles with the acrid scent of rusting containers stacked …
HealthTSC Announces Seamless Transition of All Teachers to SHA Medical Cover from December 1 Amid Union Assurances
The chalk-dusted classrooms of Kenya's public schools, where teachers juggle lesson plans with health worries amid the daily grind of marking and mentoring, are …