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Ruto Orders Real-Time Reporting of Maternal and Child Deaths to Tackle Kenya’s High Mortality Rates

Donald Matiangi -
President Ruto emphasised that the absence of timely, reliable data has allowed some facilities to conceal deaths,
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Couple Alleges Wife’s Kidney Removed Without Consent During Hospital C-Section Birth

James Simiti -
According to the husband, the issue came to light only recently after his wife sought medical help for persistent health complications.
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Kenyans Furious at Failing SHA After Ruto Clears Ksh 2M Hospital Bill for Mugithi Musician’s Wife

Donald Matiangi -
Critics noted that the family had contributed part of the Ksh1.5 million already paid, meaning SHA’s share was even smaller than it appeared.
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Government to Offer Ksh16,000 Maternity Support for Young Mothers Under NYOTA Programme

James Simiti -
For women, NYOTA introduces an additional maternity benefit to promote financial stability during childbirth.
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Nationwide Health Crisis Looms as KMPDU Threatens Countrywide Strike Over Kiambu Stalemate

Donald Matiangi -
Doctors in Kiambu County are demanding payment of salary arrears some of which have been pending for up to seven months.
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Kiambu County Dismisses KMPDU Report on 136 Infant Deaths

James Simiti -
Nyagah said the difference is because the union is including stillbirths and babies born before 21 weeks of pregnancy
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Kenya to Roll Out Affordable HIV Prevention Jab at Sh5,400 a Year

Donald Matiangi -
Unlike daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills, it’s administered just twice a year making prevention easier and more accessible.
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Kenya to Roll Out Mandatory Sickle Cell Screening in Maternal and Child Health Services

Donald Matiangi -
Dr. Oluga emphasized the need for urgent action, saying the disease is a silent killer in Africa.
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Trump Warns Pregnant Women Against Tylenol Use Despite Lack of Evidence Linking It to Autism

James Simiti -
Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol, is widely recommended as one of the safest pain relievers for pregnant women.
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RUPHA Orders Cash Payments from SHA Patients For Private Hospitals After Government Fails to Pay Billions

James Simiti -
RUPHA says the delayed payments have left many facilities struggling to operate and are now forced to take drastic measures.
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