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Kenya’s Health Ministry Directs SHA to Reimburse Maternity Services at Level 2 & 3 Facilities

The Ministry of Health has issued a policy directive to the Social Health Authority (SHA) mandating that qualifying Level 2 and Level 3 healthcare …

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President Ruto Reappoints Key Board Chairs and Members in Tourism, Health, Youth and Other Sectors

 President William Ruto has reappointed and appointed several key figures to chair and serve on boards, councils and advisory committees across various government institutions …

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Cancer Emerges as the Leading Diagnosis at Coastal ReferaL Centre.

Since cancer treatment services were decentralized from Nairobi to the Coast region, cervical cancer has surged as the most commonly treated cancer at the …

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How the body controls Hiv before it causes disease

Why Someone Can Be HIV Positive but Not Sick for Many YearsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is often misunderstood as a condition that quickly causes …

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Kenya Launches Bold Task Forceto Fix the Link Between Medical Schools and Hospital Reality

In the  gap between classroom training and hospital reality, Kenya’s health and education sectors have launched a joint task force to realign medical training …

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The Digital Revolution Is Reshaping African Marriages .

In many African homes, change is not arriving with loud protests or sweeping legal reforms. It is arriving quietly through smartphones, mobile money accounts …

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You don’t have to cut the morning caffeine drip to protect your brain against dementia in the future.

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily .New research shows that daily coffee or tea –– and …

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SHA Faces Risk Of Collapse as Ksh 166b Deflict Threatens to Sink Insurer, IEA Report Shows

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing a looming financial crisis after a new report revealed a massive deficit of Ksh 166 billion, raising …

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Health CS Aden Duale Accuses Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of Embodying Impunity, Corruption and Extrajudicial Killings

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i of representing the face of impunity, corruption and extrajudicial killings in …

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Kenyan MPs Opt for Private Medical Insurance Tender, Bypassing SHA Despite Public Endorsement

The Parliamentary Service Commission has invited sealed bids from insurance providers for comprehensive medical cover for Members of Parliament and their families, bypassing the …