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The Ministry of Health has begun planning for the construction of two Level VI referral hospitals, one in Bungoma County and the other in Kericho County. A feasibility study brief has been released to evaluate the potential of these projects, which aim to improve healthcare access in the Western and South Rift regions. The government’s […]
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, will lead a new West African research consortium focused on the health impacts of climate change. The initiative is supported by £20 million in funding from the Wellcome Trust, a global biomedical research charity. The funding is part of a larger £60 million […]
The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has petitioned parliament for the immediate suspension of the Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme. The petition, released on March 4, 2026, also requests a full investigation into the programme’s accreditation. Concerns Regarding Programme Approval The KDA has expressed concerns about regulatory gaps in the approval, development, and rollout […]
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has reinforced its governance framework for Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) as performance contracts for 2025/2026 are finalized. This action aims to improve accountability within the healthcare system as it implements Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The move comes at a time when the healthcare system is balancing the UHC rollout with existing […]
President William Ruto’s administration is collaborating with the World Bank to modernize Kenya’s health sector and reduce maternal deaths. This initiative follows discussions between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a World Bank delegation regarding ongoing health support programs. Health Sector Modernization Plans Kenya seeks to utilize World Bank expertise in areas including digitization and […]
A Kenyan delegation visited the National Health Authority (NHA) in New Delhi today to exchange knowledge regarding India’s digital health infrastructure and health insurance programs. The delegation, led by Dr. Gregory Ganda, County Minister for Health, Kisumu County, included senior officials representing both the national and county levels of Kenya’s health systems. Knowledge Exchange and […]
Kenya has observed a decrease in malaria cases between 2023 and 2025. The Ministry of Health reports a decline from 104 to 72 cases per 1,000 population. This improvement is attributed to strengthened community health services, increased local production of antimalarial supplies, and Kenya’s involvement in the Zero Malaria Campaign. These efforts have positively impacted […]
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education have formed a joint task force to coordinate health training programs with national health priorities. The decision followed a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Task Force Formation and Objectives The newly established task force will assess current health […]
Kenya is implementing sustained, wholesome health reform and delivery of services aimed at curbing maternal and neo-natal mortality, according to President William Ruto. The government has restructured Kenya’s health financing framework to expand pre-paid access to maternal care through the newly established Social Health Authority. Health Financing Reforms The government has facilitated direct coverage for […]
Kenya is planning a significant increase in public investment in science and research over the next decade. The goal is to strengthen the health system, promote innovation, and advance local manufacturing, including vaccine production. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plan at the 16th Kenya Health and Scientific (KASH) Conference. The government intends to […]