King Salman addressing congregation at a health meeting in Saudi Arabia The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, officially launched Kenya’s Electronic Cochlear Implants and Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) Program for Children at the Villa Rosa Kempinskki yesterday April 17,2025. This groundbreaking program is a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the…
A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
In a critical show of unity, over 30 leaders from networks of people living with HIV (PLHIV) across the world gathered under the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) for the PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025. The summit aimed to bolster global and national advocacy efforts in securing continued access to treatment, sustaining quality…
The Nairobi Hospital Board has reaffirmed its commitment to uninterrupted service delivery and institutional integrity, even as it grapples with internal challenges and ongoing investigations. Speaking during a press conference held at the hospital’s amphitheatre on Tuesday, Board Chair Dr. Barcley Onyambu reassured the public that the facility remains focused on its core mandate of…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with Africa bearing a significant portion of the global burden. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 2.5 million people fell ill with TB in Africa in 2022, with approximately 424,000 deaths recorded. Despite advancements in medical treatment, the disease continues to thrive in…
Clinical officers across the country have officially called off their strike following successful negotiations with the Ministry of Health, marking a crucial breakthrough in efforts to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Deborah Barasa announced the resolution today, affirming the government’s recognition of the vital role clinical officers play in safeguarding the…
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Deborah has issued a strong call to action following the U.S. government’s decision to impose a 90-day pause on foreign development assistance, a move that has disrupted healthcare service delivery in Kenya. She emphasized the critical role international partnerships have played in Kenya’s fight against HIV but underscored the need…
Government Calls for Urgent Action Amid US Aid Cuts The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over the suspension of US funding for critical healthcare programs, warning of dire consequences for millions of Kenyans. Speaking at a high-level meeting, Health Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimutai acknowledged the ministry’s role in policy formulation but emphasized that…
