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WHO Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million by 2050
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that annual global cancer cases are projected to nearly double from the current 20.6 million to 35 million by 2050.
Kenya's HIV Treatment Uptake Hits 91% Despite Donor Funding Cuts
Kenya has recorded a 91% uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV, reflecting strong progress despite a significant decline in international donor funding.
PrEP Coverage Stalls at 39% as Kenya Grapples With HIV Prevention Setback
Kenya has recorded a sharp decline in the uptake of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
SHA Faces Backlash Over Reduced NHIF Debt Payouts
Healthcare facilities across Kenya have rejected sharply reduced payment offers from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Court Orders Police, ODPP to Pay JKUAT Student KSh 8 Million
The High Court has awarded former Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology student Allan Omondi KSh 8 million in general damages.
KNH Fee Increase Sparks Concern Over Access to Specialized Healthcare
Patients seeking specialized medical services at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are facing significantly higher treatment costs following a sharp increase in charges for key diagnostic procedures.
Psychologist Explains How Torture and Abduction Rewire the Human Brain
The effects of torture and prolonged abduction often extend far beyond visible physical injuries.
Inside the Silent Struggle to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive marriage is rarely a single decision — it is often a process shaped by fear, uncertainty, emotional strain and practical concerns about safety.
Shakahola Trial Takes New Turn with Judicial Visit to Mackenzie Compound
The former home of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie remains standing deep inside Shakahola forest.
Kenya Strengthens Surveillance With 23 Quarantine Facilities
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has activated a network of 23 isolation and quarantine facilities under its national emergency preparedness framework.
Illegal Approvals at Centre of Kenya’s Toxic Sugar Crisis
Fresh details have emerged over Kenya’s toxic sugar scandal, exposing what investigators describe as a serious breakdown in regulatory oversight.
Health CS Aden Duale Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Nanyuki Ebola Quarantine Facility
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has taken a sharply different position in court over the controversial Sh1.7 billion U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility planned at Laikipia Air Base.
Health CS Duale Backs Laikipia Ebola Isolation Centre Amid Court Challenge
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly defended the establishment of a U.S.-backed Ebola isolation and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base.
Kemsa Under Fire After Sh376 Million in Medicines Expire in Warehouses
Civil society organizations representing patients living with chronic illnesses have issued a 90-day ultimatum to government authorities.
Ebola Monitoring Controversy Grows Over 21-Day Quarantine Rule
A growing controversy has emerged over Kenya's Ebola surveillance program after infectious disease experts raised concerns.
Gavi and CEPI Launch Fast-Track Plan to Develop Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccines
Global health organizations have unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the development of vaccines against the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
Two MMU Students Hospitalized After Police Open Fire on Protesters
Tension gripped the Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) along Magadi Road after protests erupted over the shooting and injury of two students by police during demonstrations.
Experts Warn of Growing Mental Health Emergency Among Young People
The youth mental health crisis is a profound global and local public health emergency, with an estimated one in seven young people worldwide experiencing a mental disorder.
Police Disperse Crowds Amid Growing Opposition to Ebola Facility in Nanyuki
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nanyuki Town as furious residents continued demonstrations against a United States-backed Ebola quarantine facility.
From Stigma to Support: How Korogocho Boys Are Championing Menstrual Health
In the heart of Nairobi's Korogocho informal settlement, a growing male-led movement is helping to break long-standing menstrual taboos and restore dignity for adolescent girls.
Saboti MP Raises Alarm Over Proposed Ebola Isolation Centre in Kenya
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has strongly condemned the Kenyan government's plans to establish a U.S.-backed Ebola isolation and quarantine facility.
US, Kenya Seek Resolution to Stalled Nanyuki Ebola Isolation Facility
The United States government says it is working with the Kenyan government to address legal objections and public concerns surrounding the suspended Ebola isolation facility.
Duale Before MPs over US-Kenya Ebola Deal
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appeared before the National Assembly on June 3, 2026.
Kenya's Eye Crisis: Backlogs and Steroid Misuse
Kenya faces an eye health crisis driven by a cataract surgery backlog and rising preventable blindness linked to misuse of unregulated steroid eye drops.
Negative Ebola Results Bring Relief After Nairobi Health Alert
Fears of a possible Ebola outbreak in Nairobi have been eased after laboratory tests confirmed that a Turkish national who had exhibited Ebola-like symptoms tested negative for the virus.
Healthcare Crisis Looms in Meru as Doctors Begin Strike Over RTWF Failure
Doctors in Meru County have officially downed their tools following a breakdown in the implementation of a Return-To-Work Formula (RTWF) that had been agreed upon in March 2026.
Mbunge Wa Embakasi Mashariki Babu Owino Aikosoa Serikali Kuhusu Mpango wa Ebola
Kauli yake inajiri huku mjadala ukiendelea nchini kuhusu mpango wa kuanzisha kituo cha karantini na maandalizi ya kukabiliana na Ebola
President Ruto: I allowed The US To Set Up The Ebola Quarantine Centre At Laikipia Airbase in Nanyuki .
The President noted that Kenya's longstanding partnership with the United States has been instrumental in supporting responses to major public health challenges
Protests Erupt Over Planned Ebola Quarantine Center in Nanyuki
Laikipia Air Base remains heavily secured by the Kenya Defence Forces following mass protests by hundreds of residents opposing a proposed U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility
The Kenyan opposition has condemned the government's decision to host a U.S. Ebola isolation and treatment facility
The Kenyan opposition has fiercely condemned the government's decision to host a U.S.-led Ebola isolation and treatment facility, declaring that foreign billions are not worth the lives of citizens.