Health
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the rollout of biometric fingerprint identification for all registered child dependants, marking a new step in verifying beneficiaries seeking treatment under the national health insurance scheme. In a notice on Tuesday, July 7, SHA said the child’s fingerprint will be used to verify the child’s identity and confirm […]
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has dismissed claims that a private company controls Taifa Care funds, maintaining that all hospital claims and payments are processed by the authority in line with the law. A joint statement issued with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) on Tuesday, July 7, followed a news report that alleged a private […]
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has deployed the Taifa Care Health Management Information System (HMIS) for all Level 4 public healthcare facilities to strengthen digital healthcare management and streamline claims processing nationwide. In a notice issued on June 30, 2026, SHA stated that claims processing services previously handled through the SHA Provider Portal have transitioned […]
Clinical officers in Siaya County have called off their 21-day strike after signing a return-to-work formula with the county government, clearing the way for the resumption of health services in public facilities. The agreement follows talks between leaders of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) and Siaya County Executive, led by the County Secretary […]
President William Ruto has announced the country will establish its first-ever National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, a move aimed at revolutionising emergency medical response across the country. He said the centre will coordinate emergency services nationwide, ensuring every Kenyan can access timely evacuation and emergency response services free of charge. Speaking at State House when he […]
A Vokoli Girls High School student has died after reportedly collapsing while at school, leaving the Vihiga community in mourning. The unexpected incident has shocked students, teachers, parents, and residents, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss. Reports indicate that the student collapsed while on the school compound and was rushed for […]
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) successfully removed a massive four-kilogramme liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, a first of its kind in the country. The hospital made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the life-changing procedure was the standout achievement of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp held from June 10 to 12. The […]
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak, the Red Cross said Tuesday, warning it could take a year to halt the spread. Since the outbreak was declared in the DRC on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the country, including 192 deaths, according to […]
Katiba Institute Executive Director Nora Mbagathi says the government’s claim that it complied with court orders suspending activities related to the proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base is contradicted by its own admission that construction at the site is continuing. In a further affidavit filed before the High Court, Mbagathi argues […]
Brick makers in Emuhaya Constituency are grappling with an increased risk of bilharzia as several residents take up the job without adequate protective measures. The Vihiga County Department of Health has identified North East Bunyore Ward as a high-risk area for the disease, largely due to the widespread brick-making activities that serve as a primary […]
