Kenya is facing a critical shortage of trained caregivers for children with autism, a gap that is undermining efforts to support their learning and social development. Speaking in an interview, special needs educator Caleb Juma said the country has yet to fully embrace the role of “shadow teachers” trained aides who support children with special…
Graduates of AKU’s Class of 2025 celebrate at the Nairobi campus. Nairobi, Kenya. April 2, 2026. – The Surgery Residency Programme at Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College is the first in Kenya and the region to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I). This achievement will improve the training…
Dr Erick Muok, Acting Director of Research and Development at KEMRI speaking during the launch of GARP policy brief in Nairobi on March 26, 2026 Health experts are calling for greater investment in vaccines as a critical strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that the growing threat could undermine decades of medical progress if…
Social media is increasingly shaping how young people in Kenya encounter information about tobacco and nicotine products, according to a new report examining the relationship between digital platforms and tobacco-related content online. The study, conducted by the Kenya Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Response (TIMR) team, explores how the rapid growth of platforms such as Instagram,…
Nairobi, March 20, 2026 — The Kenya Hospital Association has moved to reassure the public over the stability of The Nairobi Hospital, dismissing claims of financial loss and institutional collapse while acknowledging ongoing governance challenges. Speaking during a press briefing at the hospital, Board of Management Chairman Dr. Barley Onyambu said the briefing was convened…
From L- R Mr. William Techera, Group Head of Marketing Smart Applications, Andrew Musangi, Board Chairman Smart Applications, Dr. Ouma Oluga PS State Department Medical Services and Mr. Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director Smart Applications during the 5th Smart Summit 2026 held in Nairobi on March 19, 2026. Kenya’s push to modernise healthcare through digital…
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 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…
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…
