KDF personnel operating from Hoosingo area under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) conducted a Key Leader Engagement (KLE) and Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity in Hoosingo
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The Director of Medical Services (DMS), Major General (Dr) Francis Kuria, visited Lang’ata Level II Hospital and the Defence Forces Wellness Centre (DFWC) at Lang’ata Garrison on 14 October 2026,
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) marked KDF Day 2026 with a significant advancement in military healthcare as Isiolo Regional Hospital (IRH) successfully performed its first laparoscopic surgical procedures on 14
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Access to quality healthcare is fundamental to building healthy and resilient communities, particularly in underserved areas where distance, limited resources and specialised care gaps can delay diagnosis and treatment. Bringing
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Supporting persons living with disabilities requires more than medical care. It calls for early intervention, sustained rehabilitation, strong family support and an inclusive environment that enables every individual to live
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In medical emergencies, the ability to recognise a life-threatening condition, make rapid decisions and deliver the right intervention can determine the difference between life and death. Within a military environment,
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Preventive healthcare plays a critical role in strengthening community wellbeing by promoting early detection of disease, improving health awareness and reducing the impact of preventable illnesses. In remote and underserved
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Effective military healthcare is central to force protection, personnel welfare and sustained operational readiness. For newly commissioned medical officers, transitioning from cadet training to professional practice therefore requires not only...
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Access to quality healthcare is central to the wellbeing and resilience of communities, particularly in areas where distance and limited access to specialised services can delay diagnosis and treatment. Bringing
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Advances in specialised medical care are strengthening the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) health system, expanding access to complex treatment while reducing the need to refer patients to external healthcare facilities.
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Every blood donation carries the potential to save a life. From medical emergencies and surgical procedures to accidents and other critical conditions, the timely availability of safe blood remains essential
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Military healthcare is a critical pillar of operational readiness, demanding technical competence, resilience, compassion and an unwavering commitment to preserving life. These responsibilities took centre stage as the Defence College
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