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Kenya at a Crossroads on Tobacco Policy After Contentious COP11 Summit

Following a divisive global tobacco control conference, Kenya faces urgent policy decisions on whether to embrace science-backed harm reduction strategies or intensify existing prohibitions, a debate with profound public health and economic consequences for the nation.

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Nov 27, 2025

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Teachers Face Uncertainty Amidst Forced SHA Health Cover Transition

Over 400,000 Kenyan teachers face a mandatory shift to the new Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme by December 1, 2025, sparking legal challenges and widespread unease over reduced pay, lack of consultation, and the scheme's readiness.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 27, 2025

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Kitengela Family Appeals for KSh 6.9M for Son's Cancer Surgery

A family in Kitengela, Kajiado County, is making a public appeal for KSh 6.9 million to fund their three-year-old son's urgent kidney cancer treatment in India. Their situation highlights the prohibitive costs of pediatric cancer care that force many Kenyan families to rely on public goodwill.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 27, 2025

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New Asthma Jab Ends Steroid Need, But Kenyan Access A Major Hurdle

A breakthrough monthly injection, Tezepelumab, is proven to liberate severe asthma patients from harmful daily steroids. For Kenyans battling the chronic disease, however, the path to accessing this revolutionary treatment is blocked by formidable cost and regulatory barriers.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 27, 2025

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Duale Orders Nationwide Dragnet to Seize Illicit Medicines

Health CS Aden Duale has mandated the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to launch an immediate, sweeping crackdown on counterfeit pharmaceuticals, signaling a high-stakes battle against a shadow industry endangering Kenyan lives and the national economy.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

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Kenya's Tobacco Harm Reduction Debate Intensifies Amid New Regulations

A fierce debate over tobacco harm reduction is unfolding in Kenya, pitting public health officials against consumer advocates. This battle of policy and science will determine the future for millions of smokers and the regulation of products like vapes and nicotine pouches.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

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Cycle of Shame: How Societal Stigma Fuels Lamu's Drug Relapse Crisis

Deep-seated community prejudice is crippling rehabilitation efforts in Lamu County, forcing recovering drug users back into addiction and undermining the region's socio-economic stability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

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Kenya Confronts Escalating Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis

A silent pandemic of drug-resistant infections is intensifying across Kenya, leading to increased mortality and threatening the foundations of modern medicine. New data reveals alarming resistance rates, demanding urgent, coordinated national action.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

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Mpox Spreads in Western Kenya With New Confirmed Cases

Health officials in Homa Bay and Kisumu counties are racing to contain new Mpox infections, highlighting the persistent threat of the Clade Ib virus variant across Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

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Sakaja Defends Hospital Funds Transfer to Sidian Bank Amid Scrutiny

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja asserts the move to transfer county hospital accounts to Sidian Bank is a strategic financial decision to improve efficiency, while critics question the transparency and motives behind shifting funds from a Tier-1 to a Tier-3 bank.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

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Cancer's Cruel Toll: The Double Burden Crushing Kenya's Poor

A diagnosis of cancer in Kenya is not just a health crisis but a fast track to financial ruin, especially for low-income families. They face a devastating double burden: the disease itself and a healthcare cost that pushes them deeper into poverty.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

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Indian Study Finds Music in Surgery Cuts Drug Needs, Speeds Recovery

A new study from India shows playing music to patients under general anaesthesia can reduce the need for potent drugs and improve recovery times, a finding with potential cost-saving and patient-care implications for Kenyan hospitals.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

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