Category: Health
The Nairobi Hospital Assures Public of Normal Operations Amid Ongoing Court Matters
The Nairobi Hospital has reassured staff, patients and stakeholders that its services remain uninterrupted, with all departments fully operational and open to the public. In a statement, the hospital confirmed that both clinical and support teams continue to provide care as usual, underscoring its sustained commitment to delivering quality healthcare to patients and the wider…
Maternal and Child Health Takes Focus at Mama and Baby Care Expo 2026 in Nairobi
Maternal and child health stakeholders gathered in Nairobi for the opening of the Mama and Baby Care Expo 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The event brought together healthcare professionals, development partners, innovators, exhibitors and families to discuss solutions that support maternal, newborn and child health in Kenya. The Expo was opened on behalf…
KES 800 Million AI-Driven Radiotherapy Technology Unveiled at AKUH
Nairobi ,Kenya, 13th March 2026 – Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), has unveiled a KES 800 million AI-enabled radiotherapy system designed to deliver highly precise cancer treatment while significantly reducing treatment times. The TrueBeam Radiotherapy System shortens conventional radiotherapy sessions to under 10 minutes, down from approximately 20 minutes, improving patient comfort and enabling…
Healthcare Program Enrolls 10,000 Patients in Diabetes and Hypertension Care
Nairobi, Kenya, March 16, 2026 — The Access to Healthcare program by Boehringer Ingelheim, implemented in partnership with mPharma, has surpassed a major milestone after enrolling more than 10,000 new patients into long-term care for hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Launched in 2022, the program reached more than 150,000 people across Kenya in the past…
Nairobi Hospital Trains Boda Boda Riders in Emergency Response Skills
Participants from the Boda Boda Riders Association, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and the Nairobi Area Traffic Commandant pose for the photo during the training held at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi, March 13, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital has completed the training and certification of more than 50 boda boda riders and officials in…
Dr. Joyce Kithure Leads Dandora Clean-Up, Champions Environmental Conservation
The Spouse of the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, spearheaded a clean-up exercise in Dandora, Nairobi. The Spouse to the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has called for heightened collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment. Highlighting the importance of a clean environment, Dr. Kithure said it is crucial for…
Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation launch an App Aimed to Cut Emergency Response Time
The Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation has launched a new digital application designed to connect ambulance services across Kenya’s counties, to significantly reduce the time it takes for patients to receive emergency medical care. The Ambulensi App, links county ambulance fleets to a coordinated dispatch system that can track vehicles in real time and direct the…
TNH Marks World Kidney Day with Free Screenings to Promote Early Detection
Nairobi, Kenya – March 12, 2026: The Nairobi Hospital ( TNH) commemorated World Kidney Day 2026 with a public awareness and community engagement event offering free health screenings aimed at promoting early detection and prevention of kidney disease. Held under the theme “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,”the initiative sought…
Sedentary Lifestyle Main Cause Of Obesity and Overweight in Kenya
In-African-culture-obese-or-overweight-is-seen-as-a-sign-of-wealth. More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, health experts say the numbers are steadily rising as urban lifestyles, processed foods and reduced physical activity reshape how people live and eat. It is sedentary lifestyle that is widely contributing to obesity and overweight,…