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Tabitha Rotich

Tabitha Rotich

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WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
July 02, 2026 07:32 (EAT) • 4 days ago

WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The announcement was made after the last identified contact of an infected person completed the required quarantine period, tested negative for the virus, and safely returned home.

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Viagra, HIV kits, Truvada among fake health products in Kenyan market; PPB warns
July 01, 2026 03:04 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Viagra, HIV kits, Truvada among fake health products in Kenyan market; PPB warns

Dr. Munyu noted that over the past eight months, the Board has undertaken regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity of Kenya’s health products regulatory system.

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Kenyan women turn to cosmetic surgery
June 11, 2026 06:58 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Kenyan women turn to cosmetic surgery

From breast lifts and body contouring to non-surgical weight-loss procedures, more women are turning to cosmetic treatments for health, confidence, and appearance-related reasons.

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Kenya rolls out new malaria treatment strategy in four counties amid resistance fears
April 23, 2026 10:51 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Kenya rolls out new malaria treatment strategy in four counties amid resistance fears

Officials made the announcement on Thursday during a pre-World Malaria Day media breakfast briefing, where they also cited steady progress in reducing the disease burden.

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Njoro Girls High school closed indefinitely after unrest over student death
February 03, 2026 09:34 (EAT) • 5 months ago

Njoro Girls High school closed indefinitely after unrest over student death

Tension flared at the school on Monday as residents and parents staged protests demanding answers over the circumstances surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.

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KMPDU backs Duale directive, decries exploitation of foreign doctors in Kenya
January 08, 2026 11:18 (EAT) • 5 months ago

KMPDU backs Duale directive, decries exploitation of foreign doctors in Kenya

Speaking during a press briefing, KMPDU Secretary-General Dr Davji Atellah said the union supports the directive as it is firmly grounded in existing law and addresses what he termed “modern-day slavery” within parts of Kenya’s private healthcare sector.

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Gov’t to hire 24,000 more teachers by January 2026 - CS Migos
October 05, 2025 03:50 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Gov’t to hire 24,000 more teachers by January 2026 - CS Migos

Migos said the new recruitment will push the number of teachers hired over the past three years to 100,000.He said the government had allocated Ksh.950 million.

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Kenya endorses global fund to strengthen equity in Cancer care
September 26, 2025 07:47 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Kenya endorses global fund to strengthen equity in Cancer care

Speaking during a high-level panel at the launch in New York, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and research.

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46% of Kenyan women do not want more children - MoH
September 25, 2025 02:35 (EAT) • 9 months ago

46% of Kenyan women do not want more children - MoH

The Ministry said that fertility preferences in women aged 15-49 have changed over the years due to the uptake of family planning methods.

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Governors clash with KMPDC over mandatory ambulance registration
September 14, 2025 05:57 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Governors clash with KMPDC over mandatory ambulance registration

The directive by KMPDC demands that all ambulances, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), ambulance operators, and other pre-hospital care providers register with the council.

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