Health

The Senate oversight session exposed financial management gaps at Vihiga County Referral Hospital, including unexplained expenditure discrepancies, unregulated patient bill waivers, and weaknesses in procurement and human resource practices. Senators emphasized the urgent need for...

A healthcare system that rejects legitimate claims because of minor clerical errors is not strengthening accountability; it is quietly weakening the very institutions responsible for saving lives. When hospitals provide real medical care but are...

Misplaced priorities have left Kenya’s education and healthcare sectors in crisis, from delayed capitation to a troubled health insurance transition. While housing and mega projects advance, corruption, ghost schools, and shrinking payslips deepen public frustration. Kenya...

The county government will pay premiums for eligible households, ensuring residents access quality healthcare services without financial strain. Residents only need basic documents such as national ID, children’s birth certificates, and phone numbers to register. The...

Mental wellness is no longer an individual struggle but a shared institutional responsibility, essential for academic success, workplace productivity, and human dignity. By confronting stigma, promoting empathy, and investing in practical support systems, Kisii University...

Makueni Referral Hospital’s new surgical and imaging equipment marks a turning point in local healthcare, bringing advanced treatment closer to the community. By tackling high patient loads and outdated facilities, the upgrades promise more efficient,...

Vihiga County is improving healthcare access for all residents by ensuring medical services are available within a short distance, reducing the burden on patients who previously had to travel far for care. Health facilities across...

Author: Dr. Elphas Aliva Luvaso, PhD Reviewer: Reviewed by Elijah Nyaanga and officially endorsed by Scholar Media Africa Publisher: Williams Publishers Year: 2025 Cost: KSh. 1,000 A Triumph of the Human Spirit Amid the Cruel Silence of Disease Few books...

Currently, Kenya's family planning budget faces a shortfall of Ksh2.4 billion, which could worsen if international support declines, potentially leading to increased unintended pregnancies and other maternal health issues. At the heart of this struggle are organisations...

While SHA Chairman Abdi Mohammed argues that the scheme embodies equity by having higher earners subsidise lower earners, this argument falls flat when confronted with the reality of the low benefit caps. With allocations...