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Health Crisis Deepens: Healthcare Bodies Warn of Rising Infant and Maternal Deaths as Nurses’ Strike Hits Day 37

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PHOTO: Kenya Progressive Nurses Association President Michael Nyongesa (Left), National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) President Collins Ajwang (Centre) and  Midwives Association of Kenya Vice President  Eunice Atsali flanked by other  health professional association officials address a press conference at  NNAK offices in Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 – As the nationwide nurses’ strike enters…

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East Africa’s Health-Tech Shift Takes Center Stage as World Health Expo 2026 Hits Nairobi

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 – East Africa’s healthcare sector is rapidly shifting beyond digital health pilots and into wide-scale, day-to-day adoption, Driven by a growing demand for access, efficiency, and continuity of care, regional governments and private hospital networks are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine platforms, and connected medical devices. Healthcare providers across…

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Raise Tobacco Taxes to Save Lives and Fix Health Funding, Government Urged

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Stakeholders spanning public health, civil society, research institutes, government agencies, tax administration, youth organizations, development partners and academia convened in Nairobi on August 27, 2026, for the 4th Tobacco Taxation Conference. The forum focused on the critical role of tobacco taxation in advancing public health and sustainable health financing, coming…

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Kenya’s Border Crackdown Cuts Illegal Pesticide Imports by 95% as Nationwide Agrovet Inspections Intensify

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has drawn a hard line on pesticide safety, declaring that Kenya will not allow pesticides banned elsewhere over health and safety concerns to find a market in the country, as his ministry intensifies enforcement from border points to agrovet shelves. “My pronouncement…

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St. George’s University Partners with Hilton College to Open New Global Pathways for Aspiring South African Doctors

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug 26 – St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has established an academic affiliation with Hilton College, one of South Africa’s leading independent schools, to expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in medicine.​ The collaboration arrives at a critical juncture for South African healthcare education. With only…

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Nairobi Hospital Annual Charity Golf Drive Targets Life-Saving Pediatric Treatments

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted its flagship annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday 14 August 2026 at Karen Country Club bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to raise funds for underprivileged children requiring specialized medical procedures, particularly complex cardiac operations.​ The Children’s Charity Heart Fund…

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AUCCW 2026 Opens at Kenyatta University, Targets Solutions for Planetary Health and Climate Resilience

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – The inaugural African Universities and Communities Climate Week (AUCCW) 2026 has officially opened at Kenyatta University, running from August 9 to 15, 2026 brings together a diverse coalition of climate scientists, policymakers, academic researchers, students, local community leaders and youth innovators. The Seven-day Summit Hosted under the theme “One Health…

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How WHX Nairobi Is Helping Hospitals Navigate Procurement Decisions Under Kenya’s New SHA System

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Sub-Saharan Africa faces a critical turning point in healthcare delivery as soaring regional demand continues to outpace available funding, leaving spending well below global averages. However, joint findings from the World Bank and the World Health Organization suggest this gap presents an unprecedented opportunity for private enterprise to step in,…

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