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Nairobi Hospital Faces Operational Crisis Due to Sh2.2 Billion Debt

NAIROBI: Nairobi Hospital is confronting a significant crisis as it struggles with Sh2.2 billion in outstanding debts that threaten its operations, according to members of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA). The association has called for immediate ...

Experts Urge Early Screening to Combat Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Kenya

THIKA: In an effort to emphasize the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thika Level 5 Hospital's management has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cancer screenings. This initiative aims to improve the management ...

16,000 Households Enroll in New Health Initiative in Elgeyo Marakwet

ITEN: A total of 16,000 households have signed up for the Social Health Authority (SHA) program in Elgeyo Marakwet County, as county officials push for full enrollment by the end of the year. Registration desks have been strategically placed in all he...

Hospital Launches ‘Hope Against Cancer Initiative’ to Address Rising Cancer Cases in Meru County

Meru county: St Theresa Kiirua Mission Hospital has launched the 'Hope against Cancer Initiative' aimed at bolstering efforts to combat cancer in Meru County. This initiative was unveiled during an event at Kinoru stadium following a 14-kilometer walk...

Vihiga County Government Partners with WASH Alliance to Boost Sanitation and Hygiene

Vihiga: The Vihiga County Government has formalized a partnership with WASH Alliance Kenya to improve coordination in water, sanitation, and hygiene services. The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding aims to establish clear objectives, operational...

Public Sector Unions Cancel Strike After Agreement on Health Coverage Transition

NAIROBI: Public sector unions in Kenya have called off a planned strike after reaching an agreement with the government over the contentious implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Initially, over ten workers' unions, primarily representi...

Women in Embu Access Free Cancer Screenings Amid Healthcare Transition

EMBU: Hundreds of women in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, have received free breast and cervical cancer screenings through a medical camp organized by the Beyond Zero Foundation in partnership with the County Government. The initiative comes at a...

Stakeholders Urge Government to Address Transition Issues in Kenya’s Health Insurance

HOMA BAY: A free medical camp in Homa Bay has highlighted significant challenges faced by Kenyans during the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This transition period has resulted in...

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Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 6.75 Percent: Bank of Namibia’s Decision to Safeguard Currency Peg

Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.75 percent for the next two months. The central bank announced this decision on Wednesday, stating that the unchanged rate aims to sustain the peg between the Namibian Dollar and th...
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Ethiopia and Kenya Sign Memorandum to Boost Border Trade

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Kenya have signed an implementation memorandum of agreement to facilitate trade relations between the two countries and ensure that people living in the border area can access essential daily commodities without any supply di...

Value Addition on Rice Key to Boosting Income and Nutrition in Kenya

Nairobi: Paddy rice production in Kenya has doubled over the past six years, increasing from 116,000 metric tons in 2018 to 244,000 metric tons in 2023. However, the national rice self-sufficiency rate remains below 20 percent, indicating a continued ...

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