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Harsh reality of Kenya's healthcare, as patients struggle to access basic services

During the Health Summit next week achievements in the health sector will take centre stage, however, there are concerns about the state of healthcare in the country
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-15 14:31:36
Ebola has spread to DRC’s sixth province, raising surveillance concerns along South Sudan and Kenya’s northern border corridors amid growing cases and deaths.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-14 06:30:00
Elachi warned that negative perceptions continue to discourage many from seeking help.
By Mate Tongola 2026-08-13 18:29:30
However, the Ministry has listed 13 hospitals but identified only 12 counties, leaving the location of the 13th facility yet to be clarified.
By Mate Tongola 2026-08-13 18:08:18
SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct NHIF.
By Stecy Atieno 2026-08-13 14:21:43
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have been underway for weeks before health authorities knew they were dealing with the virus
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-13 13:59:25
“Ebola outbreak” was the leading related search, followed by “what is Ebola” and “what causes Ebola”.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-13 06:30:00
Siaya County Government has stepped up Ebola preparedness, bringing together health, veterinary, environmental and other key sectors to strengthen capacity to detect and respond to the disease.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-08-12 13:48:39
Various public health facilities in the county are not offering services after nurses’downed tools.
By James Omoro 2026-08-12 11:25:44
Health CS Duale noted that 32.2 million Kenyans are SHA registered members, with Mombasa leading in registration, having achieved an 80 per cent registration rate.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-11 16:44:32
The nurses’ union has dismissed threats by the Council of Governors (CoG) to direct counties to hire new nurses to bridge the service gap caused by the ongoing strike.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-10 17:20:00
Innovative breastfeeding spaces in Kenya are helping working mothers, including casual labourers, continue exclusive and extended breastfeeding despite economic and workplace challenges.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-10 09:00:00