Nairobi, Kenya – Proprietors and directors of 30 health facilities could soon face prosecution over fraud allegations linked to the Social Health Authority (SHA), pending approval from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says findings from ongoing investigations and forensic audits…
President William Ruto has pledged to safeguard The Nairobi Hospital from what he described as attempts by “conmen, fraudsters and charlatans” to compromise the institution, affirming his commitment to ensure it continues serving Kenyans effectively. Speaking in Mt. Elgon, Bungoma County, on Tuesday, President Ruto said senior hospital officials had…
Aden Duale, Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary, on Monday clarified the ownership and governance structure of The Nairobi Hospital, amid ongoing public discussion about the facility’s management. Speaking at the Health Integration Summit in Mombasa, Duale stated that the hospital is owned by the Kenya Hospitals Association and is registered as…
The Kenyan government has moved to reassure teachers about continued access to healthcare services under the new public medical cover, maintaining that the system is functioning effectively despite criticism from a section of teachers’ unions. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), administered by…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dispatched a team of health practitioners to investigate the death of an expectant mother during delivery at St. Elizabeth Mukumu Mission Hospital in Kakamega County. Investigation Team Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, Duale said the team will include members from the Kenya Medical Practitioners…
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled the National Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Steering Committee, a major initiative aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths across Kenya. Commitment to Safe Motherhood Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a request by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to engage in a televised public debate, insisting that he will only face President William Ruto directly. The exchange unfolded after Duale, speaking at the NYOTA youth empowerment event at Garissa High…
Nairobi, Kenya – Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has strongly dismissed claims by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that he is responsible for the challenges facing Kenya’s Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Matiang’i instead pointed to what he termed as the current administration’s incompetence in managing the education sector. The…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the recent appointments of senior county officials at the Social Health Authority (SHA), insisting that the recruitment process was merit-based and free from political interference. Speaking at Garissa High School during the handover of a new bus on Saturday, Duale distanced himself from…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to health institutions that are charging patients for primary health care (PHC) medicines and services, reiterating that all PHC services and drugs are fully covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement posted on his X account on…