Year: 2026

Government to implement strategies to tackle sickle cell disease in the country

By J, KNA The Ministry of Health through the Social Health Authority (SHA) will integrate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) into the national health financing framework to guarantee access to diagnostics, essential

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Experts sound alarm on Antimicrobial Resistance threat in Kenya

By C, KNA Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as one of Africa’s deadliest but least visible public health threats, causing more deaths on the continent than tuberculosis, malaria and HIV combined,

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Men over 40 years old urged to get yearly prostate tests

By P, KNA Men aged 40 years and above have been urged to undergo annual Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests to enable early diagnosis of prostate-related conditions. The PSA test is a blood

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Kiambu mobile clinic brings healthcare to residents

By G, KNA Kiambu County is bringing healthcare closer to residents in remote and marginalized areas through a new mobile clinic program. For many Kenyans living far from health facilities, accessing timely

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CS Duale commissions CT scan at Longisa as SHA roll-out gain momentum

By E, KNA Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided at the commissioning of a CT scan machine at Longisa County Referral Hospital, a milestone expected to significantly enhance diagnostic services and

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