A coalition of civil society organizations, researchers, and public health advocates has commended the Government of Kenya for its bold decision to ban over 50 pesticide products from the market, as announced by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, on May 7, 2025. The ban represents a significant step towards protecting…
From (L-R)The Nairobi Hospital Acting CEO Felix Osano,Mercy Mkubwa, a Senior Nurse Staff, Dr. Susan Njuguna, Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University and Margaret Muyoro, Chairperson of the National Nurses Association of Kenya (Nairobi Chapter) during commomeration of Nurses at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi Hospital joined the global community in celebrating International…
Homa Bay Partners with Aga Khan Hospital to Establish Cancer Care CentreThe County Government of Homa Bay has signed a landmark agreement with Aga Khan Hospital to establish a cancer care centre, aiming to ease the burden of cancer treatment for local residents. Governor Gladys Wanga, who witnessed the signing at the county headquarters in…
New HCG PET-CT Scan In a major milestone for cancer care in Kenya, the HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre on Friday, April 25, 2025, officially launched the state-of-the-art PET-CT Scan, the first of its kind in East Africa equipped with the Gallium-68 radiotracer. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve early cancer detection, treatment planning,…
Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…
In a groundbreaking advancement for Kenya’s healthcare sector, HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre has launched the region’s first PET-CT Scan equipped with Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The unveiling, which took place on April 25, 2025, is set to revolutionize cancer detection, treatment planning, and patient outcomes in the country. Speaking at the launch, HCG Executive Director…
In a groundbreaking move set to transform oncology care in Kenya, HCG Cancer Centre officially launched its state-of-the-art PET CT Scan, integrating Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The advancement promises earlier cancer detection, more accurate diagnosis, and improved treatment outcomes for patients across the region.The PET CT (Positron Emission Tomography computed Tomography) combines metabolic and anatomical imaging,…
Fadi Emile, Merck’s Marketing Manager speaking during a press briefing. Merck, through its health division, has unveiled an ambitious health campaign dubbed ThyroAfrica, targeting the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism across Africa starting with Kenya. Speaking during a press briefing, Fadi Emile, Marketing Manager for Merck’s Hypothyroidism Division, highlighted that the condition remains significantly underdiagnosed…
Kenya’s transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has triggered a spirited public discourse, with experts, providers, and community representatives voicing deep concerns over equity, sustainability, and public trust. Speaking during a high-level health financing forum in Nairobi, legal and health policy experts emphasized that while SHIF…
King Salman addressing congregation at a health meeting in Saudi Arabia The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, officially launched Kenya’s Electronic Cochlear Implants and Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) Program for Children at the Villa Rosa Kempinskki yesterday April 17,2025. This groundbreaking program is a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the…
