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KMPDU defends return-to-work deal amid grumbling it abandoned interns

Doctors union says it is committed to resolving interns’ issues through ongoing negotiations with the government after they signed a deal that ended a 56-day industrial action.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-05-12 00:00:00

KMPDU defends return-to-work deal amid grumbling it abandoned interns

Why popular Covid vaccine has been pulled off the market

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By Ayoki Onyango 2024-05-11 20:50:00

Ruto meets KMPDU officials, promises lasting solutions to end industrial strikes

The meeting aimed at de-escalating tensions that have persisted between the union and the government through the Health Ministry.

By Patrick Vidija 2024-05-11 20:50:00

Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment

The method involves temporarily halting treatment involving antiretrovirals to assess potential cure interventions, balancing risks and benefits for participants and their partners.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-11 17:09:15

Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment

Despite being treatable and preventable, cervical cancer still a nightmare for women

Cervical cancer’s death rate in Kenya is unsettling. For those who are diagnosed, it is like embarking on a journey through a rough sea where survival is a chance against giant waves.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-05-11 16:45:52

Despite being treatable and preventable, cervical cancer still a nightmare for women

Be wary of fake cancer drug in the market, Poisons Board warns

Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns against use, sale, and distribution of Herceptin, a cancer drug identified as counterfeit, CEO Dr Siyoi says action to be taken against offenders.

By Betty Njeru 2024-05-11 12:06:10

Be wary of fake cancer drug in the market, Poisons Board warns

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Push and pull as medics insist on 2017 CBA gains

The government says the deal should be re-looked since its implementation is difficult. The medics’ unions say the government must not renegade on pay for interns.

By Ndung’u Gachane 2024-05-09 21:00:00

Push and pull as medics insist on 2017 CBA gains

State accelerates digital transformation of healthcare

Under-five years mortality dropped to 41 per 1,000 live births from 52, while infant mortality fell to 32 per 1,000 from 39.

By Maryann Muganda And Harrison Ngola 2024-05-09 20:16:06

State accelerates digital transformation of healthcare

17 cases of diarrhoea reported in Kilifi IDP camp

The people affected by diarrhoea presented with stomach pains, vomiting and high fever raisings fears of outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By Marion Kithi 2024-05-09 19:22:44

17 cases of diarrhoea reported in Kilifi IDP camp

Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being

International Nurses Week is celebrated across the world to highlight the incredible work nurses do every day.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-09 00:00:00

Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being

Kenya set to manufacture and export 20 million rapid diagnostic self-test kits

Kenya will now manufacture its first end-to-end rapid diagnostic self-test kits, ending over-reliance on imports after Revital Healthcare opened a production plant in Kilifi.

By Nicole Njuguna 2024-05-08 18:08:04

Kenya set to manufacture and export 20 million rapid diagnostic self-test kits

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Newborns at risk as vaccines shortage bites

The vaccines are given to newborns under the Kenya Expanded Programme on Immunisation to provide immunisation against six killer diseases of childhood

By Mercy Kahenda 2024-05-08 18:00:00

Newborns at risk as vaccines shortage bites

Dozens of cholera cases reported in flood-hit Kenya

WHO said 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Tana River County in eastern Kenya, one of the areas hardest hit in weeks of destructive rains and flooding.

By AFP 2024-05-08 18:00:00