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Pharmacy and Poisons Board Seizes 48 Illegal Medicine Outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has shut down 48 illegal medicine outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado to curb the sale of unregistered and counterfeit …

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Kenya to Launch National Ambulance Dispatch Center in July

Kenya is launching a national ambulance dispatch center in July to improve emergency healthcare services, reflecting its commitment to better governance and公共安全

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Government Donates 1 Acre in Upper Hill to Support St. John Ambulance

The government has donated a one-acre land in Upper Hill to St. John Ambulance, strengthening emergency response and healthcare services in the community.

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Equity Afya Launches First Standalone Community Pharmacy in Nairobi's Upper Hill

Equity Afya has opened its first standalone community pharmacy at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, enhancing access to quality medicines and healthcare in

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Kenya Government Plans to Ban Shisha for Public Health Reasons

Kenyan authorities are enacting a ban on shisha, aiming to improve public health and regulate smoking practices. Learn about the policy details and implications

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Kiambu County's First Telemedicine Surgery: Pioneering Healthcare Innovation

Discover how Kiambu County has pioneered its first telemedicine surgery utilizing the Proximie system, enhancing healthcare services through real-time surgical.

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Ministry of Health Announces Temporary Shortage of Rotavac Frozen Rotavirus Vaccine

The Ministry of Health has formally announced a temporary shortage of the Rotavac Frozen rotavirus vaccine, the oral immunisation given to infants at 6, …

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President Ruto Reappoints Key Board Chairs and Members in Tourism, Health, Youth and Other Sectors

 President William Ruto has reappointed and appointed several key figures to chair and serve on boards, councils and advisory committees across various government institutions …

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Health CS Aden Duale Accuses Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of Embodying Impunity, Corruption and Extrajudicial Killings

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i of representing the face of impunity, corruption and extrajudicial killings in …

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Kenyan MPs Opt for Private Medical Insurance Tender, Bypassing SHA Despite Public Endorsement

The Parliamentary Service Commission has invited sealed bids from insurance providers for comprehensive medical cover for Members of Parliament and their families, bypassing the …