Nurses’ Strike: Kenya’s nurses’ nationwide strike stretched into its 40th day, with maternity wings shut and expectant mothers turned away across public facilities, while doctors warned they may join a walkout if the standoff isn’t resolved. Doctors vs. Government: The doctors’ union issued a seven-day ultimatum, saying hospitals are already understaffed and cannot function without nursing support. Deal to End Strike: In a separate development, the Council of Governors said a deal was reached with nurses’ union, proposing a KSh13,000 combined allowance increase (risk and uniform), with a review planned for 2027. Maternal Health Fallout: Reports from Nakuru described closed maternity services and patients being redirected or denied care, as families bear the cost of delayed treatment. Food & Nutrition Stress: Experts warned Kenya is losing nearly 40% of fruits and vegetables along supply chains, worsening the nutrition gap, while an acute milk shortage hit Kisumu, pushing prices up. Climate-Health Risks: Lake Baringo and Bogoria are at flood risk, with health and education evacuation plans expected as El Niño rains loom. Pharmacy Rules: Kenya’s new Good Pharmacy Practice standards sparked a row with pharmaceutical technologists, who fear reduced roles ahead of a planned 2027 rollout. AI in Maternal Care: Kenya plans an AI-driven platform to unify reproductive, maternal and newborn data to spot problems earlier and improve care coordination.