Number of ‘zero-dose’ children on the rise in Kenya
They have not received a single vaccine, and will fall sick first in an outbreak
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Kenyans receive the first TB vaccine in 100 years
People in four counties got the vaccine. There will be a total of nine clinical trial sites in Kenya
Health officials seek Kenyans who attempted to steal poison
When the truck fell, some came with 20-litre jerrycans. But it was carrying dangerous Sodium Cyanide
Kenya crash survivors spend Sh46bn yearly on treatment
The crashes are preventable. About 10,000 Kenyans survive crashes every year but suffer for life
Officials alarmed by high HIV among sex workers, gay men
They estimate Kenya has 197,096 female sex workers and 61,650 gay people.
Kemri seeks another drug to treat malaria in pregnant women
Expectant women are usually excluded from trials for fear of causing harm to mother and foetus.
Tips to follow to keep bad breath at bay
Regular visits to the dentist help in detecting problems like gum disease, infections, and dry mouth.
Nakhumicha stands firm, gives interns three options
KMPDU's case against Sh70,000 stipend will be heard September. The interns have few options.
Afya House and doctors union fail to agree on posting of interns
Ministry said there will be no talks if the interns continued protesting and sleeping outside Afya House.
WHO outlines tobacco quit products; nicotine pouches off the list
These are the first-ever clinical treatment guidelines for cessation in users who want to quit all forms of tobacco
New bold plan to cut HIV in adolescents, teenage pregnancies
Efforts will include focus on education, by promoting transition from primary to secondary school.
Prof Rogo tasked with birthing dream of 20,000 new health workers
KMA President Simon Kigondu said the money to run the new taskforce could have been spent elsewhere
Alarm after polio virus found in Nairobi sewage
This is the second case of vaccine-derived polio virus reported in Kenya this year
Kenyan drugs contaminated, of poor quality, says Rwanda
Recalls are normal and Kenya features prominently because it has EAC's biggest pharma industry
NHIF must settle Sh29bn debts before exit— Nakhumicha
Services were last week extended until the new Social Health Authority is ready
Team formed to help introduce more services in HIV clinics
Effort began about five years ago and stalled. HIV will be integrated into ordinary health services
Health Ministry prepares new law on quality patient care
It will provide guidelines on which services and care will be offered at each facility – MoH