Ministry of Health Stories
He stated that the Ministry of Health is currently reviewing existing policies and laws to ensure that organ donation and transplants in Kenya are con...
Amnesty also said it had received “an alert from the healthcare professionals’ association” indicating that its president, Yonatan Dagnaw, “was arrest...
Duale said the shortage, which has left thousands of children unprotected, was triggered by the Treasury’s failure to release Sh930 million in co-fina...
The president, it added, "continues to carry out his presidential duties with vigour, commitment, sound health and complete fitness."
Ruto had challenged county governments to play their part by paying KEMSA for the drugs delivered.
An online portal has been provided to facilitate registration and ensure employee records, including those of their dependents, are up to date.
Duale claimed some unnamed hospitals exploited loopholes in the programme, leading to the misappropriation of government funds.
Duale said the Director General’s role is not only important but firmly anchored in law, and cannot be ignored or diminished.
Duale said the rollout represents more than just the distribution of hardware—it is a reflection of Kenya’s commitment to health equity, disease preve...
Following consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare worker unions and the Council of Governors, the Ministry revealed that agreements...
KUCO General Secretary George Gibore and National Chairman Peterson Wachira urged the Senate to investigate the alleged breach of the return to work a...
Justice Reuben Nyakundi issued a conservatory order restraining the committee from compiling any reports, issuing recommendations, or undertaking any...
Of those admitted, 44,459 were in public facilities, despite Kiambu’s total bed capacity of only about 1,600.
The move follows outrage from doctors who say they are unable to access services despite monthly deductions.
Ginger, used widely in chai and pilau, is known for its antimicrobial properties and ability to relieve cold symptoms like sore throats and congestion...
Respiratory illnesses and malaria remain the most common reasons for hospital visits in Kenya, according to new data released in the Economic Survey 2...
Duale highlighted the urgency of securing legal land ownership for hospitals and other health institutions, stressing that this measure is crucial to...
In addition to identifying stockpiles of expired drugs, the inquiry aims to uncover whether county employees or private medical providers may be invol...
Many hospital departments have been destroyed, and patients, including critically ill children, have been left without shelter and forced onto the str...
Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...
Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...
Pre-eclampsia usually occurs in young mothers during a first pregnancy. Girls under the age of 18 years are most at risk. The probability that a 15-ye...
This marks a 13.5 per cent increase from the Sh107.52 billion allocated in the 2023/24 financial year.
Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.
The KNPHI, established through a legal notice, provides Kenya with a centralised platform to coordinate health intelligence, risk detection, and natio...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a sex ratio of 106 male births for every 100 female births in 2024, marking the highest male-t...
The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”
The parties agreed that county governments will not only take over payroll responsibilities but also receive budgetary support to ensure the seamless...
He highlighted the importance of strategic planning, strengthening internal supply chains, and upgrading equipment to ensure a consistent supply of sa...
The fund aims to save the lives of 300,000 mothers and newborns and enhance the quality of care for 34 million mothers and babies by the year 2030.
