PS Dr. Ouma Oluga calls for Unified Effort to deliver results under Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed Health Ministry’s commitment to ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) delivers tangible results for Kenyans. While Speaking during a strategy meeting with the Directorate of Policy, Digital Health and Innovations, Dr. Oluga stressed that restoring public trust in the health system is…

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Faith and Health Leaders convene for Faith in Action Health Conference in Fight Against Maternal Mortality and Cervical Cancer

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – Religious and health leaders from across Africa have convened in Nairobi for the Faith in Action Health Conference an unprecedented interfaith initiative aimed at accelerating fight against maternal mortality and cervical cancer two of the continents most urgent and preventable challenges. The two day event organized by Africa Health and…

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CS Duale suspends kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 18 – Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has directed immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals until further notice following serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations related to transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital, Eldoret. While addressing the media Duale reiterated Ministry’s commitment to protecting patient…

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Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) strengthens commitment to eliminate HIV-stigma and discrimination

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 12 – Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) convened over 30 PLHIV network leaders from across the world in Nairobi to strengthen local for global advocacy towards secured access to treatment and quality of life for all people living with and impacted by HIV. PLHIV network came together in solidarity…

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Nairobi Hospital reasserts commitment to service delivery and institutional integrity

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – The newly appointed Nairobi Hospital Board Chair Barcley Onyambu has emphasised hospital’s continued dedication to providing quality healthcare to patients and upholding its role as a trusted institution at the heart of Kenya’s healthcare system. Barcley noted that the hospital has been making changes in its board of directors in…

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KEMRI signs seven-year MoU with Wellcome and University of Oxford to spur health research in Kenya

LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 29 – The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on March 27 2025 with UK based Charitable foundation Wellcome and University of Oxford seeks to boost medical research and training in Kenya. Wellcome and the University of Oxford under the partnership will support research activities with a funding commitment of up to…

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Nairobi Hospital hosts Magical Kenya medical tourism forum to deliberate and drive medical tourism growth in the country

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – The forum organized by Magical Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) provided a platform for discussions of growth opportunities, challenges and the role of medical professionals, hospitals and travel partners in enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness in the global medical tourism sector. Key stakeholders including hospitals, medical specialists, hospitality and travel…

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Kenya Women and Children Wellness Center (KWCWC) unveils Gender Based violence Recovery Center (GBVRC) Medical Clinic in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8…The Kenya Women and Children’s Wellness Centre (KWCWC) aimed at addressing the accelerating rate of gender-based violence in the country is funded by the James R. Jordan Foundation International has launched the Gender Based Violence Recovery center Medical Clinic in Kasarani, Nairobi. The launching ceremony was graced by Narok Governor Patrick Ole…

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