Dr. Edward Serem speaking during breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 22nd 2025 at Sarova Stanley Kenya has called for increased resources, stronger domestic financing, and new innovations to expand access to contraception during a breakfast meeting held ahead of World Contraception Day, which will be marked on Friday. The annual event, themed “A…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned with a significant and rapid rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa, which poses a major challenge to already burdened healthcare systems in the continent. Projection indicates that NCDs will become the leading cause of morbidity and deaths in Africa by 2030. While the proportion of all deaths…
Chairman of Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association(RUPHA), Dr. Brian Lishenga, addressing the press at the association’s offices at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi. Nairobi, September 22, 2025 – The Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has suspended the provision of healthcare services on credit to the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing unpaid…
Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has emerged a standout winner at the 3rd Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Summit and Awards, East Africa, with two of its senior leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions to healthcare operations. AKUH’s Regional Director of Purchases and Supply Chain Management, Amin Dharsi, was…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Kenya is set to host one of Africa’s most comprehensive studies on aging, health, and socioeconomic change, thanks to a USD 25 million (KES 3.2 billion) grant awarded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Longitudinal Study of Health and Aging in Kenya (LOSHAK) will be jointly…
By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, August 30, 2025 – The Nairobi Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding maternal and child health by hosting a free training that brought together over 300 mothers, expectant parents, fathers, and nannies. The event, themed the “Daddy, Mommy and Baby Fair,” focused on empowering families with essential knowledge on pregnancy,…
By Winnie Atieno Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting, a high-level conference expected to attract over 2,000 global health leaders, policymakers, innovators, and researchers. The summit, set for April 27–29, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), will run under the theme “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and…
By Wendy Sheila NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26, 2025 — Air travel can often leave passengers feeling tired, dehydrated, and far from their best upon arrival. For cabin crew who spend countless hours in the air, however, looking fresh and professional is not just an option but a requirement. Male cabin crew at Qatar Airways, who…
Healthcare workers attend to community members during a free medical camp, offering check-ups and essential services under a tented setup. By Winnie Atieno The University of Nairobi Faculty of Pharmacy Alumni Association on Friday offered free medical services to the public through a medical camp that brought together pharmacists and other health professionals. Speaking at…
The Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has moved to dispel public speculation over its financial standing, assuring stakeholders of its resilience, continued growth, and commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. Addressing a joint press briefing of the Board of Management and the Board of Trustees on Monday, hospital leadership emphasised that the institution remains financially sound and fully…
