Topic: Ministry of Health
Gov’t Approves Use of 2 Drugs to Prevent Excessive Bleeding During Birth
Jun 18, 2025 at 01:18 PM
Both medications are cost-effective and do not require refrigeration, making them ideal for use in facilities with limited infrastructure....
Gov’t Issues Notice to Distributors, Sellers of Tobacco Products
Jun 14, 2025 at 09:13 AM
The move is aimed at intensifying public health protections in Kenya....
Relief for Kenyans As CS Duale Flags Off BCG, Polio Vaccines After Shortage
Jun 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
CS Duale urged parents across the country to take their children to health facilities for vaccination....
Ministry of Health Issues Advisory After Outbreak of Mpox Virus
Jun 10, 2025 at 04:59 PM
The Ministry announced that there were 137 confirmed cases....
Ministry of Health Responds After 12 Counties Run Out of Vaccines
Jun 07, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The PS attributed the challenges being experienced to global bottlenecks that were making it difficult for countries to access the commodities....
Details of the Chikungunya Disease Reported in Mombasa
Jun 05, 2025 at 03:38 PM
According to the Mombasa County health unit, there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine....
CS Duale Issues Warning To Medical Facilities
May 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
CS Duale threatened to release a list of the non-compliant health facilities by June 14, 2025....
CS Aden Duale Orders Nationwide Inspection of All Hospitals
Apr 23, 2025 at 01:29 PM
Duale issued the instruction to the council during a meeting held at Afya House on Wednesday, April 23....
CS Duale Issues Warning To KMPDC
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
CS Duale announced that any officer involved in malpractice will face consequences....
Stop Being Arrogant - Senator Khalwale To CS Duale
Apr 20, 2025 at 09:07 AM
"I don’t know what he studied, but the two of you are experts; tell Duale to reduce his arrogance, sit down, and listen to you as top doctors."...
Gov't Findings After Investigations On Alleged Organ Trafficking At Mediheal Hospital
Apr 16, 2025 at 08:28 AM
Mediheal Hospital has conducted 372 kidney transplants over the last 5 years....
Why Gov’t Wants Lang’ata Cemetery Closed
Apr 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Ministry of Health has threatened to declare the cemetery a public health hazard, forcing its immediate closure....
Ministry Of Health Receives 10,700 Vaccines to Combat Mpox Outbreak
Apr 10, 2025 at 08:52 AM
The deployment of the vaccines will not target the general population, but will prioritize high-risk groups....
Gov’t Announces Cholera Outbreak in These Counties
Apr 08, 2025 at 04:40 PM
The Ministry of Health has initiated several key interventions to contain the outbreak....
Gov't Issues Advisory After Cholera Outbreak in Nairobi and 2 Counties
Apr 05, 2025 at 08:48 AM
In Nairobi, Kasarani and three other areas were highlighted as hotspots....
DPP Decides on Charges for Body by Design Officials After Death of Woman
Apr 01, 2025 at 04:39 PM
Lucy Wambui died in October last year after undergoing a procedure at the facility....
Duale Makes 5 Pledges on SHA After Taking Over as Health CS
Apr 01, 2025 at 03:44 PM
Duale also announced that the improved SHA coverage for ICU and oncology would take effect from today....
Here We Negotiate - Private Hospitals Tell Duale After Being Appointed Health CS
Mar 27, 2025 at 08:04 AM
On Wednesday, President Ruto reassigned Duale to the Health docket, while CS Deborah Barasa was transferred to the Ministry of Environment....
Gov’t Issues Update on Availability of ARVs
Mar 26, 2025 at 09:41 AM
This update comes amid concerns over ARV shortages in the country....
Health CS Deborah Barasa Announces New Changes for SHA
Mar 05, 2025 at 04:16 PM
She detailed that the government was finalizing the Means Testing Model (MTM), which will be used to determine vulnerable families that require support....