Ministry of Health
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Kenya targets pharmaceutical self-sufficiency by 2028 as investment drive gains momentum
The gathering brought together ministers, investors, industry leaders, and development partners to unlock fresh capital for the sector.
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Kenya establishes National Committee to combat surge in diet-related diseases
The newly operational committee will spearhead the development and implementation of evidence-based food policies designed to protect Kenyan consumers.
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Kenya strengthens cancer care infrastructure through regional service agreements
This initiative aligns with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda and seeks to transform regional facilities into dependable referral hubs that bring advanced cancer care closer to communities across the country.
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Kenya validates second-generation national health security plan to strengthen pandemic preparedness
The validation follows a Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, which assessed the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.
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CS Aden Duale announces end to routine license renewals for foreign medics
This strategic shift addresses mounting concerns about regulatory compliance and workforce development in the country’s healthcare sector.
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Kenya’s Health Ministry clears Lenacapavir to tackle pill fatigue for HIV patients
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has approved both the 300 mg tablet and 464 mg injectable solution forms of Lenacapavir for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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Health CS Duale vows zero tolerance for unregistered medicines
CS Duale demanded the swift removal of all substandard, falsified, poor-quality, counterfeit, and unregistered medicines from the Kenyan market.