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Health & Fitness
Kenya health news and guides: SHA and insurance, hospitals, public health and wellness. Practical updates for households.
Kenya and Ghana explore UHC and pharmaceutical manufacturing partnership
Kenya and Ghana are exploring deeper health cooperation focused on Universal Health Coverage, digital health, pharmaceutical manufacturing and health security.
PS Oluga urges stronger African health systems and local manufacturing at AU
Medical Services PS Dr Ouma Oluga told an AU meeting that Africa must strengthen health systems, advance health sovereignty and accelerate local manufacturing of essential medical products.
Kenya receives Indian humanitarian aid to boost Ebola readiness
Kenya has received humanitarian support from India aimed at strengthening Ebola readiness, with Health CS Aden Duale citing deeper Kenya–India cooperation on health emergencies.
Health unions blame governors as UHC workers’ strike enters third day
Health unions say governors are to blame as a UHC workers’ strike stretches into its third day, with demonstrations in Nairobi over stalled employment agreements.
Seven Americans in Precautionary Ebola Quarantine in Kenya as Legal Challenge Mounts
Seven American aid workers from Samaritan's Purse are under 21-day precautionary Ebola quarantine in Kenya. None is ill, but Katiba Institute is challenging the Laikipia facility's legality in court.
Closing Africa's Radiotherapy Gap: Why Cancer Care Must Not Stay a Privilege
A Nation.Africa cancer survivor argues that radiotherapy must stop being a privilege for Africa's fortunate few, as the continent faces stark shortages of treatment machines, trained specialists, and equitable care.
Hospitals Push Back on Steep Cuts to Inherited NHIF Claims
Healthcare facilities are resisting proposed deep reductions on old NHIF bills as the Social Health Authority works through a backlog of inherited claims from the defunct fund.
Air Quality in Nairobi: Practical Steps for Families
Key takeawaysFocus topic: Nairobi air quality tipsCovers: masks, plants, commute times, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around…
How to Choose a Family Doctor or Clinic in Your County
Key takeawaysFocus topic: choose family clinic KenyaCovers: credentials, costs, SHA, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ke…