Wellness

Kenyatta National Hospital has successfully performed a nine-hour, first-ever reconstructive surgery to reconstruct the face of a young boy who was disfigured in a bandit attack in 2023. The highly …

The government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent Social Health Authority (SHA) claims, with the new digital health system exposing widespread malpractice among health facilities. According to the Digital Health …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has officially phased out the use of One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for patient verification, transitioning to a biometric authentication system in an effort to enhance efficiency …

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has assured Kenyans that the government is actively working to allocate sufficient funds to ensure that every citizen can access essential medication. Speaking during …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has clarified the reasons behind the recent decision to discontinue the monthly payment option for healthcare contributions, a move that sparked concern among many Kenyans. …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the origins of Covid-19 remain unknown, five years since the virus first emerged in Wuhan, China, triggering a global pandemic that claimed millions …

Naivas Supermarket has come out strongly to refute claims that it has been selling expired products and that some of its outlets in Nairobi have been shut down by authorities. …

Once a staple in ancient Aztec and Mayan diets, chia seeds have made a major comeback as one of the most sought-after superfoods in modern nutrition. These tiny black and …

Kenya is facing a growing youth drug abuse crisis, with more than 1.5 million young people reported to be struggling with substance use disorders. This worrying trend has been highlighted …

Every year on May 12, the world comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the unwavering dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses around the globe. …

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), in collaboration with Magical Kenya, hosted the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum in Nairobi , bringing together key stakeholders in the medical and tourism industries. …

Amref International University( AMIU) in collaboration with the Family Larson-Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF) is equipping early stage health entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to launch innovative public health solutions. …

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised alarm over the increasing use of Airbnb rentals for illegal drug activities across the country. This …

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) announces free Kidney screening from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th March 2025 at KNH Administration Block grounds. The free kidney screening services are part of World …

Three new Ebola cases have been reported in Uganda, bringing the total to 12 since the outbreak began in late January, this is according to the African Union's Health agency. …

The Ministry of Health is seeking an additional Ksh.6 billion in the supplementary budget to boost SHA services. Appearing before the National Assembly's Health Committee on Thursday, Medical Services Principal …

The County Government of Nakuru has broken its silence after the Auditor General flagged the presence of Sh2 million expired HIV and TB drugs at the facility. The Executive Committee …

Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme is simply unsustainable and requires an urgent review so as to save Kenyans from untold pain and suffering they have been facing since the rollout …

Doctors treating Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital reported Friday evening that the Pontiff’s respiratory condition worsened after an isolated bronchospasm. Bronchospasm is the narrowing of the airways which can …

Starting Monday, February 24, teachers and police officers using the government insurance will not receive medical services in certain hospitals. The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) …

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) National Chairman Peterson Wachira says the purported cartels at the Ministry of Health (MoH) said to have crippled the National Health Insurance Fund …

5G (fifth-generation) wireless technology uses radio frequency (RF) waves within the non-ionizing portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, similar to 4G, Wi-Fi, and FM radio. These waves operate at frequencies between …

The Ministry of Health has called on county governments to enforce the ban on shisha to avert its negative health implications on society. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, …

In a viral January frenzy, social media platforms were rife with alarming posts about "Disease X," leading to widespread public concern. However, these claims were based on a misunderstanding of …

Members of Parliament have called for timely annual reviews of the various cover limits under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to ensure patients receive adequate medical services. Legislators raised …

The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to immediately close all unregistered aesthetic clinics. The directive follows a comprehensive assessment of aesthetic clinics and …

Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicenter of the virus outbreak in the east African country. Charles Olaro, director …

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to instruct its members to go on strike in the next two weeks over the non implementation of a return-to-work …

Public Service and Human Capital PS Amos Gathecha has reported that 36,260 public servants are living with HIV/ AIDS, translating to 3.7 per cent of Kenya's total public service workforce. …

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called on parents to get their daughters vaccinated for Human papillomavirus (HPV). Muthoni on Sunday said January being cervical cancer awareness month, the …

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