Mandatory Health Insurance for Visitors: Kenya has gazetted new rules requiring foreign visitors staying under 12 months to buy inbound travel health cover with a minimum $50,000 (about Sh6.5m), covering medical costs, emergency transport, medicines, mental health and repatriation—sparking fears it could dent tourism competitiveness. Court Challenge to SHA Fees: A fresh petition asks the High Court to halt the 2% HIMS utilization fee deducted from SHA claims, arguing it’s unconstitutional and amounts to double taxation. Village Elders Get Health Cover: President Ruto announced monthly allowances for village elders plus SHA health insurance enrollment for elders, spouses and children, alongside AI/digital literacy training and smartphones. Maternal/Newborn Care Boost: Kenya secured a Sh10.4bn deal to improve maternal and newborn health, as experts warn many babies still miss lifesaving first-hour breastfeeding. Health System Strain: Nurses’ strike continues to disrupt services in parts of the country, while debates grow over emergency care responsiveness. Women’s Health Focus: A feature highlights sarcopenia—silent muscle loss that accelerates after 50, especially after menopause—raising fall and disability risks. Malaria Risk Shifts: A study warns climate change could push childhood malaria risk into cooler East African highlands by 2050. Public Health Alerts: Travelers are warned about cyclosporiasis (“explosive diarrhoea”) as cases rise abroad. Justice and Safety: Reports of a boda rider dying after detention and a psychologist’s killing probe keep attention on custody accountability and community safety.