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Why more patients are trooping in KNH

An ongoing nurses' strike has pushed more patients to Kenyatta National Hospital, causing increased congestion, longer waiting times and added pressure on the national referral facility.

By Stecy Atieno 17 days ago

Patients dig deeper into their pockets as nurses strike cripples public hospitals

The nurses' strike that has stretched into weeks has left patients struggling with huge medical bills after visiting private hospitals and the disruption of services.

By Stecy Atieno 20 days ago

Kenyans warned over fake morning-after pills

Women and girls who are sexually active have been warned against using a falsified batch of the emergency contraceptive Postinor-2 circulating in the Kenyan market.

By Stecy Atieno 24 days ago

SHA begins verification of Sh10m-plus NHIF legacy claims

SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct NHIF.

By Stecy Atieno 25 days ago

Hopes for deal fade as nurses go back to the streets

The nationwide nurses' strike remains unresolved despite a week of meetings between the union, the Council of Governors (CoG) and other government agencies

By Stecy Atieno 30 days ago

Governors threatens action against striking nurses as union presses governors over CBA

Governors have warned that counties will take action against striking health workers.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

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Striking nurses defy court order

The nationwide nurses' strike entered a fresh standoff on Wednesday after nurses maintained their industrial action despite a court order directing them to return to work.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Nurses' strike leaves patients waiting for hours as hospitals seek ways to cope

Patients were left waiting for hours on Tuesday as the ongoing nurses' strike put pressure on available healthcare workers attending to the large number of people seeking treatment.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Nurses remain firm as union warns against calls to end strike

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has maintained that the nationwide nurses' strike remains in force, warning members against returning to work.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Nurses' strike enters crucial week as SRC, CoG meetings offer possible breakthrough

The nurses' strike enters another week, the national union maintaining it would not flinch.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

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Of teen pregnancies and lost dreams; inside the lone burden

The stories of two Kenyan teenagers highlight how adolescent pregnancy often leaves young mothers to shoulder the emotional, financial and educational burden alone.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

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Kidney transplant patients accuse SHA of 'punitive' rules that put lives at risk

Kidney transplant recipients have accused the Social Health Authority (SHA) of enforcing benefit rules that they say are putting lives at risk.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

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The reality of looming health crisis as CoG, Ministry trade blame

A growing dispute between the national government and counties over UHC workers threatens to deepen Kenya's healthcare crisis as health unions continue strikes and issue new warnings.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Hospitals remain operational despite health workers' strike

Despite the strike call, patients interviewed by The Standard said services had continued uninterrupted.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

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Kenya records 80 per cent increase in HPV vaccination among girls

Kenya has recorded an over 80 per cent increase in the number of adolescent girls receiving the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the first half of 2026.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Report: Cancer strikes women earlier than men

Women in Kenya are being diagnosed with cancer at younger ages than men, with breast and cervical cancers continuing to drive the country's cancer burden.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation

Health workers have threatened a nationwide strike from Monday unless county governments immediately confirm more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

At least 80 Kenyans die every day from cancer

At least 80 Kenyans die every day from cancer, while 125 new cases are recorded daily, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCIK) has said.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Kenyans' fear money is replacing merit ahead of 2027 General Election

For millions of Kenyans preparing for the 2027General Election, the power of the ballot is increasingly being overshadowed by the power of the purse.

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

One in Three Medical Malpractice Complaints Linked to Maternity Care

One in every three medical malpractice complaints received by the KMPDC is linked to maternity care, with labour and delivery accounting for the majority of the cases

By Stecy Atieno 1 month ago

Duale gives SHA two weeks to clear Sh4 billion NHIF legacy claims

Health CS Aden Duale has ordered the Social Health Authority to pay Sh4 billion in verified NHIF legacy claims to smaller healthcare facilities within two weeks to ease their financial strain.

By Stecy Atieno 2 months ago