Tag Archives: cancer
NDC patients seek government support over high healthcare costs
Oct 19, 2026 at 03:09 PM
Patients and caregivers of people living with sickle cell anaemia, led by Rosemary Kombo, expressed dissatisfaction with the availability of healthcare services, medicines and blood in hospitals.
Onyonka presses Health Ministry for timelines on Kisii cancer centre
Oct 10, 2026 at 01:18 PM
Onyonka raised concerns over staffing, equipment and access to specialised services for patients from the region.
He Fought Cancer, Inspired Many and Left Too Soon
Jul 07, 2026 at 01:45 PM
By Nyang’au Araka When Brian Nyambega died last month at a cancer hospital in Kisii, doctors, nurses, caregivers and even fellow patients joined his family and friends in weeping after they saw him breathe his last. For many healthcare workers, death is an unfortunate but familiar part of their profession, but Brian’s passing was different. […]
SHA Announces Expanded Health Benefits to Boost Universal Coverage
May 12, 2026 at 06:42 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Social Health Authority (SHA) has unveiled major enhancements to health benefit packages. The move follows President Willia Samoei Ruto’s directive during the 2025 State of the Nation Address and resolutions from the 12th Ordinary Session of the National and County Governments Coordinating Summit. Published under Legal Notice No. 78 of 2026, […]