According to residents, the proposed Ebola facility has become a symbol of what they describe as a lack of meaningful public engagement in decisions that directly affect local communities.
As part of the Ebola Preparedness Plan, Kenya has designated four laboratories capable of conducting Ebola testing.
Hundreds of residents in Mombasa on Saturday participated in the 2026 Mater Heart Run aimed at raising funds for children in need of life-saving heart surgeries. The event, held at Loreto Convent Mombasa, brought together families, schools, corporate organisations and church groups in support of vulnerable children suffering from heart conditions. Archbishop Martin Kivuva and…
The Government has pledged to strengthen the nursing profession through improved training, working conditions and career development as concerns grow over the increasing migration of Kenyan nurses abroad. Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said nurses remain the backbone of…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has raised concern over the growing burden of asthma in Kenya, revealing that the disease claims an estimated 2,300 lives annually despite being largely manageable with proper treatment and early diagnosis. Respiratory experts at the hospital warned that asthma cases are steadily increasing, particularly among children living in urban areas where exposure…
Ministry of Health Director of Nursing Services Dr. Judith Awinja speaking during a media roundtable in Nairobi on May 06, 2025 Nurses in Kenya are seeking stronger collaboration with the media and greater recognition of their role in healthcare delivery following an engagement with stakeholders held ahead of the launch of the Nurse of the…
Josephat Moses- Director,Macmillan Medical Training College speaking Nairobi, Kenya — Macmillan Medical Training College (MMTC) has welcomed the introduction of the Kenya Token, describing it as a transformative opportunity to reshape healthcare education, workforce development, and service delivery in the country. In a press statement issued during the Africa Digital Assets Summit 2026, the college…
Dr. Oluga highlighted that surgical care is a critical component of quality healthcare. Key reform enablers include health financing through the Social Health Authority, commodity security, digitalization, and health workforce development. With nearly 29 million Kenyans registered under the Social Health Authority, patients will have better access to care and financial protection.
Mr. Aggrey Aluso, Executive Director of Resilience Action Network Africa, speaks during a stakeholder forum on global pandemic negotiations and health equity. African countries have been called upon to adopt a firm and coordinated position in ongoing global pandemic negotiations, with stakeholders emphasising the need for equitable benefit-sharing from the continent’s biological resources. Speaking during…
High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda H.E. Ernest Rwamucyo, Director-General of the United Nations Offices, Nairobi, Zainab Bangura & Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani during the opening of the Gigiri Specialty and Executive Clinic at Oasis Mall along Limuru Road. Looking on are Aga Khan University Hospital Head of Outreach Health Network…
