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Health ministry traces 28 contacts and 27 fellow air passengers and crew after Bundibugyo virus case arrives from DRC via Kampala NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease), and the patient has died, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday. The patient was a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Kenya has marked a monumental breakthrough in the advocacy for the rights and well-being of its senior citizens. For the first time in the country’s history, a national conference dedicated entirely to older persons was convened. Graced by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Social Protection and Senior…
PHOTO: Health CS Aden Duale (third left) unveils the new logo and corporate colors for MEDS Devane Company Limited during MEDS’ 40th anniversary in Nairobi. Joining him (L-R) are Health PS Mary Muriuki, MDCL Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Benard Owuor, MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama, and MEDS Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Cleophas Oseso. NAIROBI, Kenya,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – Kenya is set to host its inaugural national celebration and conference on older persons this week, bringing together government officials, healthcare professionals, researchers, civil society organizations, and younger generations to address the growing demands of an ageing population.​ The three-day event, held to mark the International Day of Older Persons…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 – The 10th edition of the World Health Expo (WHX) concluded this week at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, marking its most successful gathering to date. Positioned as East Africa’s premier commercial healthcare showcase, the three-day event which ran from September 16 to 18, 2026 recorded unprecedented attendance,…
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…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has reaffirmed the Ministry’s full support for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) while issuing a strong caution against the unchecked expansion of health-related courses across the country. While presiding over the official opening of the 8th Biennial KMTC Scientific Conference at the institution’s…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – The Aga Khan University Hospital and Social Health Authority (SHA) has signed a partnership agreement paving way for eligible Kenyans to acess advanced medical services especially kidney transplants and heart surgeries under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Social Health Authority under the agreement will vet, acess and approve patients for…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11…The 15th KASH annual Conference officially takes off with the theme Research Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Health Systems, A Community-driven Agenda, it serves as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, bringing together researchers, policymakers, healthcare practitioners and industry leaders from across the globe. The conference features a diverse array of discussions…
