Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially opened an expanded Renal Unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, significantly boosting dialysis services and specialized kidney care for residents.

• The upgraded facility is equipped with modern dialysis machines and a specialized nephrology team.
• Governor Johnson Sakaja launched the unit as part of the county's strategy to improve specialized healthcare access.
• Services at the new unit are covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), making treatment more accessible and affordable.

An internal government assessment reveals that Kenya is well-equipped for detecting Ebola through surveillance and testing, but faces significant weaknesses in patient treatment and sustaining outbreak operations, despite a regional resurgence of the virus.

• Kenya's overall preparedness score is 66%, with case management scoring a low 36%.
• The assessment was conducted by the Bundibugyo Virus Disease Incident Management System under the Ministry of Health's Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI).
• Despite readiness in areas like contact tracing (100%) and laboratory capacity (87%), gaps exist in isolation facilities and the rapid accessibility of emergency funds, with unstable internet at key border crossings hindering screening operations.

Amref International University (AMIU) has announced plans to establish the Beyond Zero Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital as a dedicated teaching facility. This initiative aims to bolster the training of future healthcare professionals and advance maternal and child health across Africa.

• 530 graduands received their qualifications at AMIU’s 7th graduation ceremony.
• Key figures involved include Sheila Khama, Chairperson of the International Board of Directors for Amref Health Africa, and collaboration with the Beyond Zero Initiative under former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
• The proposed hospital will enhance AMIU’s practical training capacity and support improved maternal and child healthcare services.