Health Summit Scorecard: Kenya’s 2026 Health Summit wrapped with President William Ruto presenting a scorecard on SHA and UHC progress, including claims that 32.2 million Kenyans are enrolled under the Social Health Authority and that Community Health Promoters are being rolled out. Illicit Alcohol Crackdown: NACADA seized over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in Nairobi and Nyakach, arresting suspects after multi-agency raids following a presidential directive treating alcohol and drug abuse as a national security emergency. Child Safety in Focus: A 12-year-old boy was shot during a Homa Bay political rally and rushed for specialised surgery, while in Machakos a teacher was arrested over alleged long-running sexual abuse of a pupil after medical staff linked infections to the allegations. Public Health Regulation Debate: Stakeholders are split over the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill 2026, with concerns about proposed penalties, including a Sh5 million fine for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills. Ebola Preparedness at Borders: ECSA-HC launched a six-month cross-border Ebola preparedness push along DRC corridors, equipping border teams with digital surveillance, isolation protocols and rapid lab transport, with Kenya named among target transit countries. Water Access Benchmarking: Kirinyaga’s eWATER model drew a World Bank and Mozambique delegation to study how smart taps, affordable tariffs and community participation are expanding safe water access. El Niño Readiness: Nairobi intensified drainage and flood-mitigation works ahead of El Niño, urging residents to stay informed and follow guidance from a multi-agency response team. Eye Care Demand Rising: Insurers report record demand for eye care services as diabetes-linked retinal complications and digital eye strain drive more patients to seek treatment.