Health & Sanitation
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KMPDU demands audit of hiring of foreign doctors in the wake of organ trafficking claims
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has demanded for an investigation into the licensing and recruitment of foreign…
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Bungoma to boost maternal health after Sh75 million ultrasound devices donation
Bungoma County has received a transformative donation of 150 Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices valued at Ksh 75 million from AMPATH…
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US firm says potential mpox and smallpox vaccine to be tested in Kenya shows promise
US-based biopharmaceutical company, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, has presented data demonstrating that TNX-801 protected animals from mpox and rabbitpox and was well…
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Ombudsman orders KPMDC to submit details of regulation of dentistry within seven days
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Chief…
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Expanded use of new dual-insecticide nets offers hope for malaria control efforts in Africa
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been a cornerstone of malaria prevention efforts over the past two decades, and their widespread use…
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Duale holds consultative meeting with governors to address health challenges
The ministry of Health and Council of Governors (CoG) have had a meeting today in Naivasha to address teething challenges…
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Health CS Duale form 13-member team to probe Mediheal Hospital over illegal organ trade claims
Probe into the alleged illegal organ harvesting and trafficking claims against former Kesses Member of Parliament (MP) Swarup Mishra’s owned…
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Oluga rallies directorate heads to drive delivery of national health priorities
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga has called on directorate heads to exhibit strong leadership and unwavering commitment in…
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Duale warns KMPDC against accrediting non-compliant facilities
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against…
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Kenyan teen cured of rare disease after cell therapy in India
A 15-year-old Kenyan girl who was suffering from a rare and debilitating autoimmune disorder has made a remarkable recovery following…
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