Nairobi- Kenya has launched its Second National Action Plan for Health Security 2026–2030, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.Th…
Read moreNairobi - Kenya is taking a significant step toward strengthening its emergency response capacity, becoming the second country in Africa to develop a military emergency medical team.The Kenya Defence Forces, the Ministry…
Read moreNairobi - For the first time, Kenya has measured how children under five are growing, learning, and developing as part of a major national health survey, a move that could reshape how the country designs and delivers sup…
Read moreNairobi—When a friend's father urgently needed a blood donation, Samson Mutua had to say no. He had been engaging in "risky behaviour" and had never tested for HIV. He could not be sure he was safe to donate. Years …
Read moreNairobi—According to the World Health Organization, Africa produces less than 1% of the vaccines it consumes, yet it carries a disproportionate share of the world's infectious disease burden. Efforts to shift this realit…
Read moreNairobi—Kenya has made notable progress in health workforce production, including a doubling of nurses, doctors, and other health professionals over the past decade. However, findings from the Health Labour Market Analys…
Read moreNairobi—Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, Kenya has validated its second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS II) ahead of its official launch later this year.The …
Read moreNairobi—Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, the new acting WHO Representative to Kenya, held her first official meeting with Cabinet Secretary for Health Honourable Aden Duale on 4 February 2026. The meeting set the agenda fo…
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