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Mercy Kahenda

SHA Sh11.4b payouts spark fears of corruption and ghost facilities

KMPDU has called for a forensic audit, arguing that lack of transparency echoes past corruption under NHIF.

SHA Sh11.4b payouts spark fears of corruption and ghost facilities

Governors fault Treasury for not filling gaps left in health sector

Governors fault Treasury for not filling gaps left in health sector

Governors missing as Kenyans struggle with SHA

Governors missing as Kenyans struggle with SHA

Pay cut for defunct NHIF staff transitioning to new system

Pay cut for defunct NHIF staff transitioning to new system

SHA paid Sh11.4 billion to hospitals in three months, MOH says

A record from the Ministry of Health shows that private, public, mission, and faith-based hospitals were paid between December 3 last year and February 3 this year for SHA services.

SHA paid Sh11.4 billion to hospitals in three months, MOH says

Funding crisis: Millions of children face vaccine shortages

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) has warned that funding cuts from donor countries will limit its ability to help millions of children, including their vaccination.

Funding crisis: Millions of children face vaccine shortages

Africa adopts AI technology in healthcare to boost diagnosis

African countries are gradually embracing Artificial Intelligence to improve health outcomes by enhancing diagnostics, treatment, and overall healthcare services.

Africa adopts AI technology in healthcare to boost diagnosis

How AI is changing the face of maternal care in remote areas

Artificial Intelligence is transforming maternal and child healthcare in remote regions of Africa, offering innovative solutions to the challenges faced by underserved communities.

How AI is changing the face of maternal care in remote areas

How AI is revolutionising maternal health in remote villages

AI is transforming maternal and child healthcare in remote regions of Africa, providing innovative solutions to challenges faced by under-served communities.

How AI is revolutionising maternal health in remote villages

Experts: Community health promoters vital for Africa's primary healthcare

Prevention of diseases through the primary healthcare system dominated health talks, with African states asked to grow community health promoters for its success.

Experts: Community health promoters vital for Africa's primary healthcare

With no money, African states told to bank on disease prevention

Preventing diseases and outbreaks has been recognized as the most practical approach, as countries grapple with financial challenges.

With no money, African states told to bank on disease prevention

WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across Africa

WHO has warned of a surge in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African continent following a radical stop order by the U.S. Government stopping foreign aid.

WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across Africa

Africa's health future in focus at AHAIC 2025 amid US aid freeze

Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC), 2025 seeks to find solutions to Africa’s health challenges, amid the suspension of US Government foreign aid.

Africa's health future in focus at AHAIC 2025 amid US aid freeze

Hospitals uphold SHA suspension despite State's pledge to clear debt

Private hospitals have remained firm on their decision to suspend SHA cover services, despite the Ministry of Health’s pledge to verify claims before processing payments.

Hospitals uphold SHA suspension despite State's pledge to clear debt

SHA threatens private hospitals for suspending services

Private hospitals are reporting threats and victimisation from SHA as they push for the settlement of a Sh30 billion debt owed by the defunct NHIF.

SHA threatens private hospitals for suspending services

You are unfit for CS deliveries; doctors tell clinical officers

The doctors say maternal mortality and morbidity remain a national concern, and the inappropriate delegation of surgical responsibilities risks worsening this crisis

You are unfit for CS deliveries; doctors tell clinical officers

Patients struggle as Health ministry, private hospital wrangle on unpaid billions

A tussle between the Ministry of Health and private hospitals over a Sh30 billion debt has left patients seeking Social Health Authority (SHA) services in despair.

Patients struggle as Health ministry, private hospital wrangle on unpaid billions

Sick nation: Crisis as private and mission hospitals halt SHA services

Facilities are demanding Sh30 billion National Health Insurance Fund arrears.Patients will be given the option to pay in cash or seek treatment at another hospital.

Sick nation: Crisis as private and mission hospitals halt SHA services

Bedmate of slain KNH patient now person of interest

Murdered Gilbert Kinyua’s former bedmate’s disruptive behaviour, MPs say, may hold the key to unlocking the truth.

Bedmate of slain KNH patient now person of interest

Lawmakers reject SHA request for additional Sh77 billion funding

The Social Health Authority’s request for an additional Sh77 billion in the next financial year met stiff resistance from the National Assembly Health Committee.

Lawmakers reject SHA request for additional Sh77 billion funding

Healthcare crisis as clinical officers begin nationwide strike

The Kenyan healthcare system is once again on the verge of paralysis as clinical officers begin a nationwide strike.

Healthcare crisis as clinical officers begin nationwide strike

Top ministry officials to meet US envoy over frozen US health aid

Health CS admits a funding gap of Sh30 billion after President Trump's order. She has also asked county governments to chip in and absorb some staff.

Top ministry officials to meet US envoy over frozen US health aid

State leaves out key players from in high-profile health summit

Exclusion of key stakeholders by the State at a high-profile summit on ailing health sector has sparked concerns over the effectiveness of Kenya’s health reforms.

Youth favour PrEP over condoms as HIV surge, health experts say

Data from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council indicates that of the 16,000 new HIV infections reported last year, at least 73 per cent were of people aged 15 to 34.

Youth favour PrEP over condoms as HIV surge, health experts say

Kenyans fear the worst after Trump pulls health sector funding with zero warning

At least 1,378,457 Kenyans are living with HIV, of whom 1,336,681 are on treatment, with seven per cent mother-to-child transmission, shy of by per cent to reach the global target.

Kenyans fear the worst after Trump pulls health sector funding with zero warning

14 million Kenyans not remitting SHA deductions, PS Kimtai

Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said out of the 18 million Kenyans who are registered on SHA, only 4 million are making the 2.75 per cent monthly contributions.

14 million Kenyans not remitting SHA deductions, PS Kimtai

Trump's aid freeze imperils HIV fight, puts jobs in limbo

Uncertainty looms for 41,547 Kenyans employed under the Pepfar programme following the U.S government’s decision to freeze foreign aid,

Trump's aid freeze imperils HIV fight, puts jobs in limbo

People with disabilities decry of discrimination and stigma in accessing HIV and sexual services

People with disabilities in Kenya face widespread discrimination when seeking HIV and sexual services, an issue that fuels stigma, discouraging the majority from accessing life-saving treatment.

People with disabilities decry of discrimination and stigma in accessing HIV and sexual services

Kenya explores local funding for health as Trump regime dithers on funding freeze

The decision by the Trump administration to rescind an earlier directive to pause federal loans and grants may come as a reprieve for many countries that depend on the programme.

Kenya explores local funding for health as Trump regime dithers on funding freeze

Development budget to be slashed funds to be directed to essential programs, says Mbadi

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed slashing of the development budget to finance essential programmes affected by United State freeze on foreign aid.

Development budget to be slashed funds to be directed to essential programs, says Mbadi

US suspends essential drugs supply to Kemsa

MEDS decision follows an executive order by President Donald Trump. The suspension is expected to disrupt the distribution of essential drugs.

US suspends essential drugs supply to Kemsa

Kenya faces health crisis over Trump defunding orders for 3 killer diseases

Ministry official says it’s time to explore domestic philanthropy to address donor gaps. Donor funding has been dwindling recently, and Trump's move will worsen situation.

Kenya faces health crisis over Trump defunding orders for 3 killer diseases

Trump's policy hits Kenyan HIV and health initiatives

Suspended US-funded programmes in Kenya signal growing healthcare uncertainty amid global aid cutbacks.

Trump's policy hits Kenyan HIV and health initiatives

SHA: Linda Mama now covers more than just free deliveries

Amid rising concerns, the authority has clarified that Linda Mama is not only still available, but has been strengthened to provide wider coverage.

SHA: Linda Mama now covers more than just free deliveries

SHA assures free deliveries under enhanced Linda Mama package

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has affirmed that pregnant women can still access free delivery services under the Linda Mama package.

SHA assures free deliveries under enhanced Linda Mama package

SHA boss explains why SHA services are slow

It is now emerging that there is a significant level of laxity among Kenyans in completing the registration process, which has led to challenges when accessing services at various hospitals.

SHA boss explains why SHA services are slow

Ex-NHIF employees face uncertainty after transition

Over 1,700 employees will find out whether they will be absorbed by SHA or redeployed by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Ex-NHIF employees face uncertainty after transition

Health workers criticise move to merge councils

Nurses, clinical officers and doctors say cutting funding to the councils will cripple them.

Health workers criticise move to merge councils

Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system

The US has been a key supporter of Kenya's programmes on combating HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

Trump Orders: How America's exit from WHO will affect Kenya's health system

People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July

Concerns continue to grow as Kenya faces potential ARV stockout, with five months of supplies remaining.Experts fear that vital HIV-prevention programmes funding.

People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July

Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action

The union is demanding payment of all salary arrears owed to the nurses. Anaesthetics trained nurses have been allowed to perform their role independently.

Nurses union halts strike as ministry promises action

Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases

A nationwide shortage of BCG vaccines is leaving Kenyan newborns vulnerable to TB, a disease with high prevalence, health experts have warned.

Kenya's BCG vaccine crisis could spark surge in newborn TB cases

Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis

Experts say data gaps, budget cuts, and poor projections have fueled Kenya’s recurring vaccine shortages.

Funding issues, failure to utilise data to blame for vaccine crisis

Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?

What the Kenya Kwanza government has been pushing into the faces of Kenyans as a shining success of its term now lies in near ruins.

Ministry backs new medical scheme: Is it all hype and hot air?

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