The Ministry of Health invites all Kenyans to share their thoughts on new regulations aimed at enhancing the country's shisha and waterpipe tobacco ban, driven by rising public health concerns and new smoking alternatives.In a notice from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the ministry announced the upcoming Public Health (Prohibition
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Kenya Launches National Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2030
Cervical cancer continues to pose a significant public health challenge for women in Kenya, despite its largely preventable nature.GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates indicate that the country reports approximately 5,845 new cervical cancer cases and 3,591 deaths annually.This disease ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women, underscoring persistent deficiencies
How Kenya’s New Health Reforms Are Delivering Universal Coverage
Sickness once drove millions of Kenyans into poverty. A single hospital trip could empty savings. It could trap families in debt. Or it could block care entirely.The Constitution states clearly that every citizen deserves the highest level of health care.Article 43 confirms health care is a basic right for all.
KUCO Calls Nationwide Clinical Officers Strike from December 22
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) urged members to gear up for a nationwide strike. It starts at midnight on Monday, December 22, 2025. Unresolved issues with the Ministry of Health and county governments sparked the action.Public health centers across Kenya will feel the impact. This includes sites with
Kenya Launches Advanced Bronchoscopy Training at KNH to Boost Respiratory Care
Kenya has taken a major step in strengthening respiratory care with the launch of a new Bronchoscopy Training Programme at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), led today by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga.The three-day specialist training, delivered in partnership with the University of Nagasaki and the Ministry of
Sifuna Questions Government Claims on Free Healthcare Under SHA
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed scepticism over the government's assertion that the (SHA) Social Health Authority is functioning smoothly across the country, thereby providing free medical care to Kenyans.On Tuesday during the Senate debate on the Health (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Sifuna questioned why the Ministry of Health was opposing