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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

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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

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RUPHA says the delayed payments have left many facilities struggling to operate and are now forced to take drastic measures.
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US Panel Ends Universal COVID-19 Jab Recommendation for Adults

Donald Matiangi -
The decision comes as the federal government’s vaccination policies are under fire.
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Ministry of Health Publishes List of 36 Medical Services Not Available in Kenya

Donald Matiangi -
Most of the missing services are advanced surgeries, complex transplant procedures and cutting edge cancer treatments.
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RUPHA Raises Alarm Over Reinstatement of Suspended Hospitals in SHA System

Donald Matiangi -
In a statement issued yesterday, RUPHA said the sudden reactivation was due to a system glitch.
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Relief for Kenyans as SHA Unveils Free Ambulance Services Nationwide

Donald Matiangi -
As part of the rollout, Kenyans will have a dedicated hotline to call and request for an ambulance anywhere they are.
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High Court Forces Mbagathi Hospital to Treat Prisoners Despite Ksh12M Debt Dispute

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The judge said denying inmates access to healthcare would breach their fundamental human rights.
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