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FDA to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight

FDA has laid out a proposal to begin regulating laboratory medical tests, a multibillion-dollar industry that poses a growing risk to patients because of potentially inaccurate results.

By VOA 9h ago

FDA to regulate thousands of lab tests that have long skirted oversight

Hope as Sh15.8b project breathes life into patients afflicted by TB

By Washington Onyango 19h ago

Mothers helping win the war against HIV by taking proper care to prevent mother-to-child transmission

If at 18 months the baby tests negative, they do not use ARVs, but if infected, they are started on a lifelong journey of using ARVs and septrin daily.

By Mercy Kahenda Sep. 30, 2023

Triple threat as teens battle HIV, sexual abuse and early pregnancy

According to NSDCC, sexually gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy are proxy indicators of heightened risk of HIV infections.

By Mercy Kahenda Sep. 30, 2023

Triple threat as teens battle HIV, sexual abuse and early pregnancy

NHIF faulted for failing to avail crucial documents to aid probe

NHIF management failed to issue the documents to the Public Investments Committee (PIC) in the issuance of loans, and escalation of costs amounting to billions.

By Mercy Kahenda Sep. 29, 2023

NHIF faulted for failing to avail crucial documents to aid probe

Rights lobby threatens protest over proposed Health Insurance Bill

They have accused the government of wanting to impose more burdening deductions considering the proposals in the Social Health Insurance Bill, 2023.

By Okumu Modachi Sep. 29, 2023

Rights lobby threatens protest over proposed Health Insurance Bill

Medical milestone as KU Hospital undertakes first CyberKnife treatment

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has made another medical milestone, treating its first patient for CyberKnife surgery

By Sharon Wanga Sep. 28, 2023

Medical milestone as KU Hospital undertakes first CyberKnife treatment

Society group in new push to have GBV officers appear in court

According to the group, the officers have all the materials to offer help during litigation process but they are denied chance to present the evidences before the magistrates.

By Aloys Michael And Ivy Kariuki Sep. 28, 2023

Society group in new push to have GBV officers appear in court

Over 200 women benefit from Garissa's free fistula medical camp

The common causes of fistula are obstructed labor, sexual violence, early marriage and childbirth, female genital mutilation and lack of access to skilled maternity care.

By Mohamed Saman Sep. 28, 2023

Over 200 women benefit from Garissa's free fistula medical camp

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Mary Wamae: From legal practice to shaking up the banking industry

Mary Wamae has for close to two decades now been a part of Kenya’s financial transformation journey, having joined the banking industry from the legal profession.

By Esther Dianah Sep. 27, 2023

Mary Wamae: From legal practice to shaking up the banking industry

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza senators support health bills allowing hospitals to collect, manage revenue

Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Azimio la Umoja allied Senators have come together to support two bills seeking to increase NHIF contributions to 2.7 per cent.

By Edwin Nyarangi Sep. 27, 2023

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza senators support health bills allowing hospitals to collect, manage revenue

Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru

Health services at hospitals in Nyamira County remained paralysed for the third day running as doctors went on strike.

By Stanley Ongwae And Hilda Otieno Sep. 27, 2023

Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru

ICJ to Launch Right to Health Bench book

“The bench book will act as a legal guide to judges and magistrates on right to health matters as Kenya pushes for full realization of Universal Health Coverage.”

By Fred Kagonye Sep. 26, 2023