Clinical officers across the country have officially called off their strike following successful negotiations with the Ministry of Health, marking a crucial breakthrough in efforts to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Deborah Barasa announced the resolution today, affirming the government’s recognition of the vital role clinical officers play in safeguarding the…
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Deborah has issued a strong call to action following the U.S. government’s decision to impose a 90-day pause on foreign development assistance, a move that has disrupted healthcare service delivery in Kenya. She emphasized the critical role international partnerships have played in Kenya’s fight against HIV but underscored the need…
Government Calls for Urgent Action Amid US Aid Cuts The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over the suspension of US funding for critical healthcare programs, warning of dire consequences for millions of Kenyans. Speaking at a high-level meeting, Health Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimutai acknowledged the ministry’s role in policy formulation but emphasized that…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has raised concerns over the improper storage and handling of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs), warning that such negligence is compromising patient safety. The Board has received multiple market complaints linking product degradation to failures in maintaining recommended temperature and humidity conditions. As the National Regulatory Authority responsible for…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in a high-level dialogue on regulatory compliance during the HENNET Kenya CEO Breakfast & Special General Meeting held at Radisson Blu Hotel. The event, attended by key sector leaders, provided a platform to address pressing concerns about the May 14, 2025, deadline for alignment with the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO)…
Public health services across Kenya are set to face major disruptions as the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) announced the resumption of their nationwide strike, effective midnight. The industrial action follows the government’s failure to implement the Return-To-Work Formula signed in September last year. KUCO Secretary-General George Gibore, speaking at a press briefing in…
Kenya is on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer treatment with the introduction of precision medicine as a strategic priority by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). This initiative, unveiled at the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH), aims to position the country as a leader in targeted therapy, enhancing patient…
A sensitization workshop on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Turkana County has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced measures to combat the rising cases of abuse. Speaking during the forum, Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive Health, Janerose Tioko, revealed that the county recorded 1,657 cases of GBV between 2020 and 2023, according to the Kenya…
A high-profile gathering of healthcare professionals, legal experts, policymakers, and community advocates has put Kenya’s healthcare system under scrutiny, calling for urgent reforms to ensure equitable access to quality medical services. The forum, which was marked by passionate speeches and tough questions, focused on systemic failures in healthcare governance and proposed actionable solutions. One of…
DESCA Calls for Nationwide Cancer Census The debate over cancer’s recognition as a national disaster in Kenya has resurfaced, with health advocates and stakeholders calling for urgent action. The current government maintains the same position as the previous administration, which in 2019 declared that cancer is not a national disaster. This stance has drawn sharp…
