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Foreign Doctors Face Licensing Clampdown as Kenya Puts Local Medics First

Donald Matiangi -
Aden Duale said the move is aimed at safeguarding Kenya’s health workforce after years of heavy public investment in training
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Kenya’s Viagra Crackdown: Govt Slam Brakes on ‘Blue Pill’ Sales After Deadly Exposé Sparks Outrage

Donald Matiangi -
The crackdown comes hot on the heels of Citizen TV's bombshell documentary 'Blues and Death', aired on Sunday night
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Whistleblower Nelson Amenya Raises Alarm Over Alleged Kenya–US Health Data Agreement

James Simiti -
The said deal will give American authorities “real-time access to all Kenyan health records,” including sensitive information such as HIV status
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Aden Duale Insists Kenyans Will Not Lose SHA Coverage Over Missed Payments

Donald Matiangi -
Duale addressed what he described as some of the “most frequently asked” inquiries regarding the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) deductions.
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SHA Issues Fresh Guidance for Kenyans Who Paid Wrong Premium via M-Pesa

Donald Matiangi -
The latest advisory comes just weeks after SHA raised the alarm over criminals impersonating its staff to defraud the public.
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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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