Category: Health
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RUPHA chairperson Dr Brian Lishenga The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has immediately suspended the use of Social Health Authority (SHA) credit from its facilities, terming it unreliable and unsustainable. In a press statement, Dr. Brian Lishenga, Chairman, RUPHA (which represents over 700 private and faith-based healthcare facilities across the country)…
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Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms. Mwanaisha Chidzuga (Centre) with SHA officials while sensitizing Boda Boda riders on SHA registration and its benefits at Ngong market, in Kajiado County. Photos by Mathew Gwendo (OGS). Being part of President William Ruto’s manifesto promises, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is being hailed as the stroke of a genius being the…
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Dandelion Africa NGO Founder and Executive Director, Wendo Sahar Aszed will be a panelist at the CHW Symposium 2025 webinar series. The Organization revealed that Wendo will highlight the vital work of female Community Health Promoters/Workers in addressing the effects of climate change on community health. According to Dandelion Africa, as climate change accelerates, it…
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Kenyan socialite and businesswoman Vera Sidika has once again set social media abuzz after revealing that she is in New York for a breast augmentation surgery. The mother of two disclosed on her Instagram stories that she is undergoing the cosmetic procedure, popularly known as a boob job, to restore her body after the effects…
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A sign post for the JOOTRH Prime Care Center (PCC) The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has officially been elevated to a Level C5 parastatal, placing it in the same category as public universities. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, during a tour…
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SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi. Hospitals and clinics seeking payments from the Social Health Authority (SHA) are facing delays after the agency put on hold claims valued at more than Ksh 3 billion. The authority says many of the submissions did not meet documentation requirements, forcing a freeze until providers furnish extra paperwork. “As part…
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KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atella. PHOTO/KMPDU Doctors have secured a major win after the government finally released salary arrears owed to them for seven years. In a statement dated Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General, Dr. Davji Atellah, confirmed that several doctors had already received the…
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In recent years, the pressure to maintain a certain image has intensified among Kenyan celebrities. From musicians and media personalities to influencers, conversations about weight loss are no longer private matters—they are hot topics online. Two approaches dominate the debate: gastric bypass surgery and Ozempic, a drug originally designed for diabetes management but now globally…
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit and non-compliant products, supervising the destruction of waste and sewerage pipes found to be substandard in the market. According to KEBS, the pipes, sourced from various manufacturers and distributors, posed serious health and safety risks. Faulty sewerage systems can cause bursts, leaks, and…
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The question “How did you sleep?” is a common one in everyday conversations. People ask it out of concern, politeness, or to start a friendly discussion. Although it may seem simple, the way you respond can set the tone for the conversation. Knowing how to answer this question can help you communicate honestly, show gratitude,…