Category: Health

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Relief for Kenya as 3 Million BCG Vaccines Arrive to End Shortage
Health

Relief for Kenya as 3 Million BCG Vaccines Arrive to End Shortage

The Star- June 12, 2025

Kenyan families can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the country receives over 3 million doses of the BCG vaccine, ending a nationwide shortage ... Read More

Explained: How to Pay SHA Premiums Using Hustler Fund Lipa Pole Pole
Health

Explained: How to Pay SHA Premiums Using Hustler Fund Lipa Pole Pole

The Star- June 9, 2025

  A Kenyan using USSD to access Hustler Fund and pay SHA premiums. PHOTO/FIF Kenyans can now use the Hustler Fund to pay their Social ... Read More

China Funds Kenya with $500M, 500 Scholarships & 20 Exchange Programs
Education, Health

China Funds Kenya with $500M, 500 Scholarships & 20 Exchange Programs

Jackline Karissa- June 9, 2025

  China and Kenya strengthen ties through major education and healthcare support. PHOTO/MOH China has pledged over $500 million in support to Kenya's healthcare and ... Read More

SHA Issues Strong Warning to Employers Over Health Contributions
Health, Star News

SHA Issues Strong Warning to Employers Over Health Contributions

The Star- May 15, 2025

  By The Star News | May 15, 2025 The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a firm warning to all employers across Kenya, urging ... Read More

New Sh50 Million Maternity Wing Announced for Likoni Hospital by Governor Nassir
Counties, Health

New Sh50 Million Maternity Wing Announced for Likoni Hospital by Governor Nassir

Maryanne Sitati- May 6, 2025

  Governor Nassir during his working visit to Likoni Hospital. (Photo: thestar.co.ke) Mombasa, Kenya – In a major boost to maternal healthcare, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad ... Read More

SHA Breaks Silence: Are 360,000 Teachers Really Locked Out of Health Cover?
Health, Kenya News

SHA Breaks Silence: Are 360,000 Teachers Really Locked Out of Health Cover?

The Star- April 27, 2025

  By Michael Torome  The Social Health Authority (SHA) has cleared the air regarding reports suggesting that over 360,000 teachers might miss out on the ... Read More

Why Pharmacy Is KMTC’s Hottest Course Right Now
Health, Kenya News

Why Pharmacy Is KMTC’s Hottest Course Right Now

guest-author- April 24, 2025

  KMTC Urges Students to Pursue Pharmacy: “It’s the Most Marketable Healthcare Career” KMTC pharmacy students during a practical lab session. Photo/KMTC The Kenya Medical ... Read More