Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after reporting nine cases in the southern Omo region, near the border with South Sudan. The announcement was made on Friday, November 14, 2025, following initial investigations into “suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever” by Ethiopian health authorities. World Health…
President William Ruto has dismissed claims that Kenyans are being forced to pay out-of-pocket hospital bills under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. Speaking at a public rally in Makueni County on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, President Ruto emphasized that the days of citizens selling personal assets or fundraising…
More than 29,000 Kenyans lose their lives to cancer-related illnesses each year, according to data from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO). Appearing before the National Assembly’s Health Committee, KENCO Executive Director Phoebe Ongadi reported that 44,700 new cancer cases were recorded, noting that the actual numbers could be…
Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades, following a year-long outbreak that the country failed to control, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) announced on Monday. This development also means that the Americas region has lost its measles-free designation, though individual countries retain their status.…
After 20 years confined to a bed, 52-year-old Ibrahim Mungai is walking again, thanks to innovative treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). According to an X post by KNH on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Ibrahim became completely immobile in 2004 after tuberculosis of the spine, enduring decades of pain, isolation,…
Over 1,000 perioperative technicians and technologists from across Kenya are urging the government to formally recognise, regulate, and establish a clear scheme of service for their profession, citing the need to enhance their welfare and improve surgical care delivery nationwide. The call was made during the inaugural Perioperative Technicians and…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of twenty-three new Assistant Directors, in what marks a significant expansion and strengthening of its senior leadership structure. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the SHA Board confirmed that the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process…
As the festive season approaches, Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia has called on residents to exercise responsibility and caution during the celebrations to prevent incidents that often mar year-end festivities. Speaking on Thursday, Lotiatia emphasized the importance of moderation, particularly in alcohol consumption, and urged motorists to remain vigilant on…
In a landmark case for medical science, Tim Andrews, a 67-year-old man from New Hampshire, has made history by living 271 days with a genetically modified pig kidney the longest duration recorded so far. Surgeons at Mass General Brigham successfully transplanted the organ in January 2025, but it was removed…
In a groundbreaking medical milestone, surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully performed a complex Gigantomastia surgery on a 17-year-old girl, removing 20.86 kilograms of breast tissue in an 11-hour operation conducted on September 22, 2025. The procedure marked a significant step forward in Kenya’s medical innovation and offered…