AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer Care Relief: Kenya’s cancer medicine costs are set to drop sharply after a Pfizer deal with KEMSA, with some treatments falling from about Sh1 million to under Sh50,000 per cycle, and faster access to newer options. UHC & Workforce Pressure: The nurses’ strike continues to disrupt public hospital services, while Deputy President Kindiki and the Council of Governors urge dialogue to end the standoff. Traditional Medicine Regulation: Health CS Aden Duale says a national policy is nearing completion to integrate traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into formal care, with training, registration and regulation. Tobacco Warning: WHO reports Kenya exported about Sh9.1bn in cigarettes in 2024 and warns youth are becoming the new frontline as tobacco use rises across Africa. Health System Disruption: A Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike has delayed and cancelled flights at JKIA, affecting medical patients and aid workers. Public Health & Access: A school-based hygiene model in Nairobi highlights how water, sanitation and hygiene support can protect children’s health in informal settlements.
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