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Topic: Doctor

We are not serious about Ebola contact tracing, Doctors says

By Fred Kagonye   2026-10-06 23:29:42

“This patient left the airport directly to the hospital and for these two or three days he was receiving visitors and they were all going back somewhere,” said Miskellah.

Abortion law confusion leaves patients, doctors in limbo

By Juliet Omelo   2026-10-03 19:22:26

Uncertainty over Kenya’s abortion laws is creating difficulties for patients and healthcare providers, prompting calls for clearer rules and better reproductive healthcare.

Atellah declares bid for Lang'ata seat, cites years of doctors' advocacy

By David Njaaga   2026-09-27 16:42:34

KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah is taking his advocacy for doctors into elective politics after declaring his bid for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

Doctors union signs recognition deal with Othaya hospital

By David Njaaga   2026-09-27 15:57:45

KMPDU has signed a recognition deal with Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital, opening CBA talks and plans to address locum jobs, insurance and doctor retention.

Silverstein remembered as a doctor who put patients first

By Noela Toywa   2026-09-20 20:23:07

Dr David Silverstein has been remembered as a dedicated physician whose life was defined by service to patients, honesty and compassion.

Doctor's cry for babies as nurses' strike persisted

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-09-11 09:27:44

A neonatologist’s emotional account has highlighted the devastating strain on newborn care during the nurses’ strike, with understaffing leaving vulnerable babies at risk.