Kenya

Harnessing Generative AI to Transform Community Health: Lessons from Machakos County

We are committed to seeing eCHIS become an end-to-end referral system that truly connects our communities with quality care,” affirmed Mrs Anne…

9 months ago

Financing mental health means saving minds and shaping a healthier future

By Dr Catherine Kanari and Dr Meshack Ndirangu Wanjuki At a health centre in Kiambu, a young mother named Amina…

9 months ago

No Man Left Behind, Amref’s Bold Shift in Primary Health Care

In Kenya, evidence suggests that men are far less likely than women to seek preventive health care. Only about a third are…

9 months ago

Turning Tragedy into Trust: Amref Rises to the Moment with World-Class Crisis Communication

On 7 August 2025, tragedy struck when an Amref Flying Doctors aircraft crashed in Mwihoko, Nairobi, Kenya, claiming the lives…

10 months ago

Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems Amid Donor Transitions

Authors: Charlotte Muheki, Moreen Mwenda, David Olpengs  Global health financing is undergoing a significant transformation. After decades of substantial external…

10 months ago

First Lady Rachel Ruto Leads Kenya’s United Effort to End the Triple Threat Among Youth

At a recent high-level event hosted by Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, the First Lady of Kenya, leaders from government, civil…

10 months ago

Integrated Sample Referral System (ISRS): A Lifeline of Hope for TB Patients in Nyandarua County

Kenya remains one of the world’s high TB burden countries, with an estimated 169,000 new TB cases every year. Yet, in 2019 alone,…

10 months ago

From tears to testimony: Rural mothers find hope in Kajiado’s maternal health revolution

What you need to know: Health workers and volunteers transform maternal care, saving lives of vulnerable women like Simaloi and…

10 months ago

Silent killer: Suffering, pain as Kala-azar ravages communities in Turkana

While treatment is often free in endemic areas, access remains a major barrier. In Summary Kala-azar is a parasitic disease…

10 months ago

When Money Delays, Lives are Lost: The Urgency of Health Financing Reform

At the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, a side event on Public Financial Management (PFM) and health service delivery…

10 months ago