President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans to expand cancer treatment services to improve public access and alleviate patient burdens. During the inauguration of a new radiotherapy unit, she also called for research into the rising cases of cancer and heart diseases among children.

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has launched the Women In Healthcare Caucus in Nairobi, Kenya, urging female health workers to pursue government-funded training opportunities. She highlighted the availability of scholarships designed to support the professional development of women in the healthcare sector.

During the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 in Uganda, Kayunga District emphasized the urgent issue of lacking a functional ambulance at Bbaale Health Centre IV, which endangers the lives of expectant mothers. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls," highlighted maternal health concerns while health workers pointed out the critical infrastructure gap affecting emergency services.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, amezindua rasmi Jengo la Tiba ya Mionzi kwa Wagonjwa wa Saratani katika Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Uzinduzi huu unatarajiwa kuimarisha huduma za matibabu ya saratani na kupanua upatikanaji wa huduma za kibingwa nchini. Hatua hii ni sehemu ya jitihada za Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita za kuboresha sekta ya afya kwa kuwekeza katika miundombinu ya kisasa.

During a visit to Kibra, President Ruto promised residents that the government would cover all costs for those who lost their lives in a recent fire outbreak. He urged the community to give him three months to implement support measures. The visit aimed to console the affected citizens, and Ruto was seen accompanied by other officials during the address.

The Senate Committee for County Public Investments and Special Funds has recommended that the County Government of Nakuru increase its budget for preventive healthcare. Committee chairperson Godfrey Osotsi emphasized that investing in preventive health strategies can improve overall population health, decrease morbidity and mortality rates, and help manage chronic illnesses more effectively.