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Nairobi Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria is questioning gaps in SHA outpatient coverage after observing patients, including referrals, still paying out-of-pocket at Level 5 and 6 hospitals. His concerns come as Kenya continues the transition from NHIF to SHA, which has registered more than 32 million people and expanded access to specialised care. System downtimes, referral requirements and the October 30, 2026 deadline for hospital system migrations have raised fresh concerns about whether patients are getting the healthcare coverage promised under SHA. #SHA #GeoffreyMosiria #KenyaHealthcare #SHAReforms #UniversalHealthCoverage

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Health CS Aden Duale says Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola. The patient is a Kenyan citizen who has lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the past seven years. Health authorities have activated response measures, including contact tracing and enhanced surveillance, and urged the public to remain calm. Read more: https://news.switchtv.ke/2026/10/kenya-confirms-first-ebola-case/ #Ebola #Kenya #HealthNews #PublicHealth #DRC

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has concluded his three-week visit to the United States, where he engaged Kenyans in the diaspora across various states. UGM leader thanked the diaspora for hosting its co-party leader and 2027 presidential flagbearer, saying it had heard their concerns and was ready to work with them to “ _fix the nation._ ” #Maraga27 #UGMParty #Kenya2027 #KenyansInDiaspora #Politics