Herbs could soon be covid-19 cure, local scientists
Kenyan scientists are testing the efficacy of a herb used by traditional healers to find out whether it speeds up…
WHO clears breast milk free from covid-19
Breastfeeding mothers do not seem to be passing on the new coronavirus to their infants, and based on current evidence…
Fears as covid-19 hits State House
Four staffers working at State House have tested positive for the coronavirus, spokesperson Kanze Dena has said. President Uhuru Kenyatta…
MoH launches home-based care guidelines for corona patients
The government Wednesday launched protocols for home-based isolation and care, anticipating to discharge asymptomatic Covid-19 positive cases. Health Chief Administrative…
Parliament keen on allocating more funds for healthcare
The Parliamentary Budget Office has called for the prioritization of the health sector in the 2020/2021 budget with allocation of…
Smiles and tears as Uhuru extends curfew
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced an extension of the nationwide curfew by another 30 days. However, the President relaxed the…
E-health services transforming Kenya’s health sector
Given the limitations of Kenya’s health care system in terms of funding and accessibility, the country is looking at a…
Drama as monkeys snatch covid-19 blood samples from technician
A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district…
Kericho county joins in positive cases as national tally bulge daily
Kericho County becomes the latest to report a case of COVID-19 according to authorities. The national tally has reached 1,888…
Ray of hope as borders closed against COVID-19
Kenya has closed its borders with Somalia and Tanzania as the country strives to stem further spread of the coronavirus.…
Kenya closes borders with Tanzania and Somalia as covid cases shoot
President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered the closure of Kenya’s borders with Tanzania and Somalia to all passenger traffic beginning midnight…
Kenya records highest number of corona cases within 24 hours
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday confirmed 45 new cases of Coronavirus, the highest number ever recorded in a day…
Kenya joins world in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Kenya is not quick to take up experimental cure for Covid-19 from Madagascar. This revelation came even as the government…
Malaria will soon be gone, ICIPE Researchers
Scientists at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) headquartered in Nairobi, announced that they had discovered a…
Nutrition and the Immune System in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 turns into a national crisis in Kenya, individual counties in the country are taking some of the…
Kenya records 8 more cases raising corona infection to 363
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Monday announced that Kenya had confirmed 8 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number…
12 more Kenyans confirmed as tested numbers reduce
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced that 12 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed. Speaking earlier on Friday when…
Don’t inject bleach against corona virus, medics fault Trump
Roll up for Donald Trump’s old West traveling medicine show. He’s marketed steaks and real estate, board games and vodka,…
COVID-19 Vaccine fails first test on Human
The experimental coronavirus treatment remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial, inadvertently released results showed Thursday, dampening expectations…
We don’t know about COVID-19 Vaccine trials in Kenya: Gov’t
The Kenya Government is not aware of plans by researchers from Oxford University to test out the new coronavirus vaccine…
Mombasa leads in positive cases as 17 more are confirmed in Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 17 more cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 320. 12…
Positive cases increases to 303 as 7 more confirmed in Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 7 more cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 303. Six…
Kenya nears 300 as 15 more test positive for COVID-19
Kenya has confirmed 15 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the tally of positive cases to 296. The new…
Blockchain and Big Data could tame Corona virus
Covid-19 is rapidly paralysing every aspect of life across the globe, but the work-from-home government directives have provided an innovation…
Corporate & Institutional Wellness in Kenya: A Key Driver of Economic Growth and Development
Welcome to our in-depth analysis of corporate and institutional wellness in Kenya, a critical component of the country's healthcare system.…
Transforming Kenya’s Healthcare Landscape: A Comprehensive Review of Current Trends and Future Directions
Welcome to our in-depth analysis of the current state of healthcare in Kenya. As the Healthy Kenya Lead Communicator, my…
Medical Innovation in East Africa: A Beacon of Hope for a Healthier Future
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, medical innovation has become a vital component in the pursuit of…
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From Volunteers to Promoters: How Community Health Workers are Transforming Villages
Across Kenya’s villages, informal settlements, and remote communities, a quiet transformation is taking place. For years, community health workers operated…
Preventive Care: The Silent Hero of Kenya’s Health Revolution
Kenya’s healthcare system has long been defined by its response to illness—treating malaria, managing childbirth complications, and fighting infectious diseases.…
Eating Well on a Budget: A Practical Nutrition Guide for Kenyan Families Amid the Cost of Living Crisis
The price of unga has become a political barometer in Kenya — and for good reason. When flour, cooking oil,…
SHA vs. NHIF: What Kenya’s New Social Health Authority Means for Ordinary Citizens
In October 2023, Kenya shut the door on one of its oldest public institutions. The National Hospital Insurance Fund —…
Mental Health in the Workplace: Why Kenya’s Employers Can No Longer Afford to Look Away
For decades, mental health has been the topic nobody in Kenya's boardrooms wanted to touch. Performance reviews measured output, not…
Query successful Public Health Advocacy in Kenya: A Call to Action for a Healthier Future
As of May 2026, the landscape of public health in Kenya is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The…
Maternal Health in Kenya: Progress Made, But Gaps That Still Cost Lives
Kenya has made notable improvements in maternal and child health over the past decade. The maternal mortality ratio has declined,…