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New maternity unit brings healthcare closer to families in Gikomba

Nairobi County has opened a fully operational 36-bed maternity wing at Pumwani Majengo Health Centre.
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo 2026-06-12 16:07:19

Busia unveils plan to cut maternal and newborn deaths

Governor Otuoma's administration has committed to recruiting and providing specialised training for more midwives to bridge the current patient-to-provider gap.
Health & Science
By Benard Lusigi 2026-06-12 15:57:44

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Why SHA wants hospitals not dispensing drugs punished

Starting Monday, hospitals accredited by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to offer primary healthcare will be surcharged if they do not dispense prescribed drugs to patients after treating them.

Health & Science
2026-06-12 09:00:00

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Why SHA wants hospitals not dispensing drugs punished

Why SHA wants hospitals not dispensing drugs punished
Starting Monday, hospitals accredited by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to offer primary healthcare will be surcharged if they do not dispense prescribed drugs to patients after treating them.
By James Wanzala 2026-06-12 09:00:00