Kenya's delayed global fund pledge threatens treatment of HIV, malaria and TB

People living with HIV and health advocates are urging the Kenyan government to fulfil its financial commitment to the Global Fund (GF).

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Show us the vaccines, advocates demand amid acute shortage

Health experts and survivors of polio are calling on the government to urgently address a critical shortage of newborn vaccines.

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Health hard hit by Trump's radical policies

US President’s stop-work order had disrupted operations of donor agency, USAid.

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Experts sound alarm over rising COVID-19 variant cases in UK

Kenyans urged to remain vigilant as mysterious COVID-19 strain spreads in Europe.

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Growing anxiety among parents as newborns miss out on polio, BCG vaccines

Growing anxiety among parents as newborns miss out on polio and BCG vaccines.

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Marginalised communities bear the brunt of cuts in health funding

Reduction in donor support has disrupted service delivery and also stalled innovation and research in the health sector.

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Diabetes, hypertension silent killers in rural areas - medics

Health experts are calling on the Ministry of Health to expand sensitisation efforts on diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) to rural areas.

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Rights groups demand more funds to curb abortion deaths

Human rights defenders have petitioned Parliament to allocate more funds for maternal and reproductive health services in a bid to curb unintended abortions.

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Shots on the line: Thousands of children at risk as vaccine funds dry up

Marianne Wanjiru’s 19-month-old child is due for a second dose of polio, along with vaccines for influenza and typhoid but vaccine supplies remain unstable.

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Kipchumba's plea: Don't let our children suffer life long pain from failed immunisation policies

Kipchumba also recalls the early days of the Beyond Zero Campaign in 2013, when he and then First Lady Margaret Kenyatta led parallel efforts to improve maternal and child health.

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Experts warn of polio, measles comeback as donor vaccine funding ends

Kenya’s routine childhood vaccinations are administered under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), program driven by the donor.

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Prisoners enrolled to SHA as govt targets vulnerable groups in UHC plan

At least 8,000 inmates have been registered under the SHA scheme as part of government efforts to provide universal health coverage.

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How knowledge gaps, misinformation limits access to SHA services

While some patients benefit fully, others are left paying hefty bills out of pocket.

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Every shot counts: How childhood vaccines build shields against preventable diseases

According to UNICEF’s State of the World Children Report 2023, globally one in seven children are zero dose.

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Kenya Kwanza's sweet health promise suffers funding pains

President Ruto had assured that every Kenyan would receive care through the Universal Health Coverage initiative.

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Shock of 800,000 abortions, married women biggest 'culprits'

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) report, released today estimates that at least 792,694 induced abortions took place in Kenya in 2023.

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Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contribution

Despite the Ministry of Health claim of registering 50,000 Kenyans daily to Social Health Authority, actual remittance of deductions remains low among those in informal sector.

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Turkana's malaria burden rises amid funding gap as donor support dwindles

Turkana has been classified as a malaria endemic county in the latest survey by the National Malaria Control Programme.

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Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has pledged to crack down on illegal practitioners.

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Health workers sick of mounting unkept promises

Meanwhile, doctors in at least 18 counties are threatening to join the ongoing industrial action this month.

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Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

The US government’s freeze on foreign aid, especially through USAid has caused major disruptions in Kenya’s health sector, particularly in HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis programmes.

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Revealed: How married women compete with sex workers for condoms

Kenya has 285, 505 female sex workers, according to population size estimated by the Ministry of Health conducted last year, numbers that are underestimated.

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TSC, SHA clash over teachers' health cover amid limited access to services

All teachers in the country are eligible for coverage under the SHA, just like other Kenyan workers, contributing 2.75 per cent of their salaries or income, the government has confirmed.

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Western Kenya has high malaria burden, report shows

Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, and Migori contributed half (53.2 per cent) of all malaria cases in the country, underscoring the need for intensified interventions in these regions.

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PS Ouma Oluga visits JOOTRH to oversee transition to National Corporation

Dr Oluga's visit focused on assessing service delivery, staffing levels, infrastructure, equipment, and financial liabilities to support a smooth transition to national management.

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Kenya risks vaccine shortages as MPs join Istanbul call for immunisation funding

The meeting came at a critical time when Kenya's vaccine supply is in limbo following the government’s failure to honour a Sh1.6 billion co-financing agreement with Gavi.

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Mwangangi named SHA boss as Ingasira takes over in Finance

Ingasira had been holding the CEO position in an acting capacity, which has now been filled by Dr Mercy Mwangangi.

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Gambling with death: Betting addiction silently driving Kenyans to suicide

The thrill and adrenaline rush that comes with gambling is taking a toll on Kenyans. Betting addicts are living a dog’s life.

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Nearly Sh1 trillion is gambled in a year, figure keeps growing

In June 2024, KRA collected Sh24.3 billion from gambling and betting companies — a significant increase from Sh19.2 billion in 2023.

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New treatment for deadly HIV-linked meningitis enters phase II trial.

There is hope in the fight against cryptococcal meningitis, the second leading cause of death in patients with advanced HIV as scientists work to release new medicine.

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Mutula's slip of the tongue rekindles HIV stigma debate

A controversial statement by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has sparked outrage and re-ignited a national conversation about HIV stigma.

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Doctors strike looms over medical interns salary

Payment of intern medical doctors is likely to result in a nationwide strike if remuneration is not streamlined as per the 2017 CBA.

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HIV burden heavier on women despite higher male birth rates with virus

In Kenya, women face higher HIV infection rates than men due to unequal power in sexual relationships, biological vulnerability, and widespread gender-based violence.

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Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Failure to meet the Sh1.6 billion obligation to Gavi puts Kenya’s childhood vaccination programme at risk.

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Alarm as risky teen sex drives HIV surge, rise in pregnancies

Advocates call for policy reforms, improved sexual education, and support to delay adolescents’ sexual debut.

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Fears of surge in HIV infection as patients default on ARV treatment

Some hospitals have reduced refill stock given to patients, for example, some give medicine to last for only 30 days, a drop from the normal three months. following aid cut by the US.

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Reading food packaging labels can save you from chronic diseases

Kenya is facing a growing crisis of diet-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity attributed to poor feeding habits.

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How misdiagnosis and donor cuts threaten fight against TB

Kenya ranks among the World Health Organisation’s 30 high-burden countries for TB and TB/HIV, with the disease claiming 32,000 lives in 2021 alone.

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Nurses in Nairobi to start strike on Monday

Nurses in Nairobi County are set to paralyse healthcare services following a planned strike starting Monday.

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SHA accused of ignoring employee concerns on salaries, job security

The Ministry of Health and SHA have been accused of failing to communicate job expectations and salary concerns under the new health scheme amid the ongoing transition.

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