Kenya Urged to Recognize Cancer as a National Disaster Amid Calls for Domestic Solutions

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…

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St. George’s University Leads Cancer Prevention Efforts in Africa on World Cancer Day 2025

As cancer continues to claim millions of lives globally, Africa remains one of the hardest-hit regions, recording approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases and 700,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On this World Cancer Day, St. George’s University (SGU) is taking a proactive stance in empowering Africans with crucial cancer prevention…

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HIV/AIDS Treatment in Kenya Remains Secure Despite Global Aid Uncertainty

Kenya’s HIV treatment program remains stable despite uncertainties in global aid, with the government assuring that 1.4 million people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) will continue receiving medication uninterrupted. Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth affirmed that the country has sufficient HIV drug supplies, a strengthened supply chain, and ongoing procurement through the Global Fund, ensuring…

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CS Murkomen Champions Fitness at National Police Service Cross Country Championship 2025

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen, presided over the 13th Edition of the National Police Service (NPS) Cross-Country Championship 2025, with an aim of protecting the welfare of security officers, ensuring they remain fit, discipline and motivated in their demanding roles. The championship brought officers from across the country and elite…

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Government Examines Universal Health Coverage Impact at Kenyatta National Hospital

The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has toured Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with the aim of assessing the implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program under Social Health Authority (SHA) initiative and engaging with the patient and health workers to establish aspects that require improvement. The deputy president, who was accompanied by the Minister…

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Kwale County Receives Ksh 38.6 Million Investment in Healthcare

Over 177,000 residents in Kwale will benefit from a range of medical services following the launch of a newly renovated Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health(MNCH) facility and a free medical camp held by M-PESA Foundation. At Msambweni County Referral Hospital, the Foundation invested Ksh 32.6 million towards expanding the post-natal ward and the Kangaroo room,…

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Kenya Marks International Human Rights Day with Renewed Commitment to Equality and Justice

Kenya has joins the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day themed Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. On his statement,the Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura noted that this year’s theme underscores the urgent need to protect and promote the dignity and freedoms of every individual, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human…

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Nairobi Hospital faces crisis over Sh2.2 billion debts that threatens operations

The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) members have demanded a quick resolution to the ongoing crisis including a sh2.2 billion outstanding debts for suppliers owed to them by Nairobi Hospital. The Association cited poor management that lowers the staff morale and the CEO contract extension as some of the threats to operations at the Nairobi Hospital. Speaking…

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