Aga Khan University’s (AKU) groundbreaking AI-driven platform Afya Gemma has been selected to join the highly competitive 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Chosen from nearly 3,000 global applicants, the platform will receive funding and support aimed at advancing socially impactful applications of generative AI. Developed by AKU’s Data Innovation Office, Afya Gemma is designed to…
The Nairobi Hospital has launched a new Home Blood Collection Service aimed at bringing laboratory services closer to patients by allowing blood and fluid samples to be collected from the comfort of homes or offices. This patient-centered innovation targets individuals who may find it difficult to visit the hospital, including the chronically ill, persons with…
Kenya’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a major leap forward today as the Ministry of Health signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche, a leading global pharmaceutical company, to enhance access to cancer care and diagnostics. Presiding over the event, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale officially launched the collaboration between…
As the medical community increasingly acknowledges the importance of mental health, graduates from St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine are sharing vital insights for prospective medical students. In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, these doctors emphasize that prioritizing mental well-being is crucial not only for personal health but also for enhancing patient care…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has sounded a strong warning to unqualified and non-compliant health facilities, revealing plans to publish a list of shame by 14th June 2025. The list will expose facilities previously contracted under the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and accused of engaging in fraudulent activities. Speaking during the launch of…
In a significant milestone for Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the Social Health Authority (SHA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide subsidized kidney and heart surgeries at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible patients. The agreement was officially signed today at the Aga Khan University campus…
In a major boost to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts, the Ministry of Health, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide fully subsidized kidney and cardiac surgeries for eligible Kenyans. The agreement, signed at the Aga Khan University’s Nairobi campus,…
Left- right: KEBS MD Esther Ngari, PS for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana, African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Secretary General Dr. Hermogène Nsengimanaand National Standards Council Chairman Dr. Chris Wamalwa cuts a cake to commemorate World Metrology Day hosted by KEBS. Kenya joined the global community in commemorating World Metrology Day, an annual celebration recognizing the…
By Brenda Rawer| Nairobi | May 19, 2025 A massive fire swept through the densely populated Mathare 4B area late Sunday night, leaving dozens of families homeless 6 dead,3 hospitalised and destroying property worth hundreds of thousands of shillings. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire broke out around 11:45 PM, quickly engulfing makeshift structures made of…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the safety, accessibility, and innovation of menstrual products, especially those produced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed during a press briefing at a stakeholders’ workshop on menstrual health products held in Nairobi. The Menstrual Health Products Workshop was hosted by…
