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Authorities in Narok intercepted a lorry carrying illicit 'Space Vodka' hidden under a load of rice, and arrested the driver
Kenya's health sector is rapidly embracing digital transformation with healthtech innovations aimed at improving healthcare access and efficiency. Online pharmacy MYDAWA's $9.6M funding in May 2025 will fuel its expansion and AI integration for services like e-prescriptions and online consultations. With healthcare being a priority in the National AI Strategy, AI is also being explored for insurance cost-cutting and diagnostic support, while county-level digitization of health records lays further groundwork.
Nakuru County Deputy Governor David Kones confirmed on May 15 an adequate supply of ARV and TB medicines, launching a KSh12 million drug consignment from MEDS. Patients were urged against hoarding, as clinics are well-stocked and logistics strengthened.
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) achieved a medical milestone by performing its first successful kidney transplants on May 7–8, 2025. This development, following three years of preparation and staff training, significantly expands specialized care in Kenya.
Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed a cholera outbreak in April, linked to previous heavy rains, resulting in 97 suspected cases and six deaths, mainly in Migori, Kisumu, and Nairobi. Officials urge vigilance as contaminated water spreads the disease, a problem affecting flood-hit Eastern Africa.
