June 28, 2026

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Severe Shortage of Neonatal Nurses Undermine Quality of Newborn Care in Kenya Despite Technological Advancement

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – A Multi-disciplinary study Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q) has revealed how workforce issues influence the quality of care in newborn units (NBUs). The research highlighted that despite global progress in reducing child mortality, neonatal mortality remains persistently high in sub-Saharan Africa and many countries, including Kenya…

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Nairobi Hospital suspends planned price review implementation

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 – The Nairobi Hospital has agreed to suspend implementation of its recently announced price review effective immediately. This follows a productive strategic meeting held on August 11 2025 which saw participation of senior representatives from leading medical insurance providers including Old Mutual, CIC, Britain Health, AAR, First Assurance, Herritage, Kenindia, Kenya…

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Nairobi Hospital Hosts Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament to Support Children with Congenital Heart Diseases

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted the Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at the Karen Country Club to raise funds and awareness for children living with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Themed ‘Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams’ the annual tournament also aims at driving community action around the urgent need for accessible…

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PMA Agile survey findings reveal Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) most prevalent with 28.4% young women reporting physical and Sexual IPV within the past year

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 28 – The Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA) Agile 2.0 has unveiled Nairobi Youth Cohort 2024 Survey Findings, Spearheaded by International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya ( ICRHK) in collaboration with Kenyatta University, John’s Hopkins University (USA) and National Council of Population (NCPD) and technical support from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…

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Amref International University (AMIU) Marks its 6th Graduation Ceremony, Unveils Ultra-Modern Northlands Campus in Ruiru

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 12 – Amref International University (AMIU) marked a transformative milestone with its 6th Graduation Ceremony where 417 graduates were conferred with degrees, diplomas and certificates in various health-related disciplines. The ceremony brought together senior government officials, development partners, University leadership, faculty, students, alumni and representatives from Amref Health Africa, it marked the…

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Nairobi Hospital Unveils Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) Suites a Transformative Milestone in Patient-Centered Maternal Care

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 10 – The Nairobi Hospital has launched state-of-the-art Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) Suites marking a transformative milestone in the delivery of maternal and neonatal care, the investment reaffirms hospital long-standing commitment to innovation dignity and excellence in patient-centered healthcare. Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) Suites comprise of six fully equipped rooms…

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CHAMPS report reveals infections drive most under-five deaths in Africa but majority are preventable

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By Waihiga K. Muturi A Landmark study by the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Network has found that the majority of deaths among children under five in Africa and South Asia are caused by preventable infections. The report, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented in Kenya by the Kenya…

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Employees urged to take personal responsibility for their mental health to maintain a healthier and more effective work environment.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 – The State Department For Forestry in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development hosted a mental health awareness creation sensitization training at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) headquarters in Karura. While officially opening the event Director Agroforestry Dr. Jesse O. Owino stressed the need to promote…

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Nairobi Hospital unveils AI-Powered CT Scanner a diagnostic tool to improve clinical outcomes and revolutionize Imaging

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – The Nairobi Hospital has unveiled AI powered Siemens SOMATOM Drive 256-slice CT Scanner as part of commitment to transforming diagnostic care and advancing fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kenya and latest hospital’s investment in smart healthcare innovation. The Siemens 256-slice CT Scanner is equipped with dual source technology and…

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