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Duale gives SHA two weeks to clear Sh4 billion NHIF legacy claims

By Stecy Atieno   2026-06-30 12:49:04

Health CS Aden Duale has ordered the Social Health Authority to pay Sh4 billion in verified NHIF legacy claims to smaller healthcare facilities within two weeks to ease their financial strain.

One in Three Medical Malpractice Complaints Linked to Maternity Care

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-08 21:00:00

One in every three medical malpractice complaints received by the KMPDC is linked to maternity care, with labour and delivery accounting for the majority of the cases

Kenyans' fear money is replacing merit ahead of 2027 General Election

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-09 10:43:02

For millions of Kenyans preparing for the 2027General Election, the power of the ballot is increasingly being overshadowed by the power of the purse.

At least 80 Kenyans die every day from cancer

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-10 08:00:00

At least 80 Kenyans die every day from cancer, while 125 new cases are recorded daily, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCIK) has said.

Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-15 12:07:08

Health workers have threatened a nationwide strike from Monday unless county governments immediately confirm more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

Report: Cancer strikes women earlier than men

By Stecy Atieno   2026-07-17 06:30:00

Women in Kenya are being diagnosed with cancer at younger ages than men, with breast and cervical cancers continuing to drive the country's cancer burden.